Winstanley is an electoral ward in Wigan, England. It forms part of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Makerfield.

Winstanley has a resident population of 11,776 which represents 3.56% of the total Wigan resident population of 330,712. This is the lowest populated area of Wigan.

15.9% of the Winstanley and Highfield residents are made up of people 65+, lower than the borough average of 17.6%. 6.9% of households are aged 65+ and live alone compared with 11.7% of the borough households.

Winstanley and Highfield have affluent communities with all 7 areas appearing within the top 35% most affluent in England. Winstanley/Hawkley Brook appears in the top 10%.

6.7% of residents claim out of work benefits, below the borough average of 15.9%.

95% of residents either own their homes outright or have a mortgage, with 0% of households live in social rented accommodation.