WN5 8RS Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN5 8RS postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

WN5 8RS is a residential postcode in Wigan, Wigan. WN5 8RS postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, WN5 8RS has 15 properties within its service area. WN5 8RS is located in Orrell, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.53818200, -2.70768600.

The population of WN5 8RS postcode is 34, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to WN postcode Area, WN5 District, and WN5 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in WN5 8RS area have been sold 14 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For WN5 8RS Postcode
#House No/Name,
Orrell , WIGAN , Lancashire , WN5 8RS

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.53818
Longitude -2.70769
Northing 404848
Easting 353196
Altitude 86 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD531048
Plus Code 9C5VG7QR+7W
Distance To Sea 13.77 mi

WN5 8RS postcode has center coordinates [53.53818,-2.70769]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 86 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD531048 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in WN5 8RS is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 15
Population 34
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
25128 / 32308
Census Output Area E00032254
Built Up Area Wigan
Built Up SubDivision Wigan
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wigan 018A
Middle Layer Output Super Area Orrell & Longshaw

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 77.78% of the people in WN5 8RS is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area WN
Postcode District WN5
Postcode Sector WN5 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Greater Manchester
District Wigan
Ward Orrell
Parish Wigan, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Makerfield
Region North West
ITL Level 2 Greater Manchester
ITL Level 3 Greater Manchester North West

Amenities Available In WN5 8RS


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Warrington and Wigan
Average Income £41100

Railway Station

Station Orrell
Distance To Station 0.55 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Greater Manchester
Water Company United Utilities
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In WN5 8RS


Address Property Type Price Date
8 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £108,500
£121,500
2003-12-12
2013-09-24
5 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £97,000
2004-04-08
7 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £110,000
£125,000
£125,000
£147,000
£155,000
2005-08-05
2006-12-20
2012-10-10
2017-06-28
2021-06-25
1 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £164,000
2005-12-16
10 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £132,000
£156,000
2009-02-16
2019-05-24
14 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £138,950
£127,000
2010-08-13
2014-11-21
2 MUNRO AVENUE, WIGAN, WN5 8RS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £70,000
2011-10-28

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 162496 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 100787 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 121304 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 180161 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 302445 GBP

Public Transport Near WN5 8RS


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Abbey Drive
Moor Road, Orrell Post
48.30 metres
Abbey Drive
Moor Road, Orrell Post
117.75 metres
Heyes Road
HOUSE 256 (opp), Orrell Road, Orrell Post
217.08 metres
Heyes Road
HOUSE 321 (nr), Orrell Road, Orrell Post
245.51 metres
Orrell Post
HOUSE 15 (Stop A), Gathurst Road, Orrell Post
366.61 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Orrell Rail Station
Orrell
879.12 metres
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
2.49 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
2.52 km
Pemberton Rail Station
Pemberton
2.62 km
Appley Bridge Rail Station
Appley Bridge
4.57 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
24.35 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
34.22 km
Blackpool International Airport
Highfield
34.63 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
34.82 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
34.97 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Bus Station
Wigan
5.01 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN5 8RS
(In Meters)
WN5 8QZ 444.25
WN5 8RH 265.38
WN5 8RL 190.16
WN5 8RN 194.59
WN5 8QY 230.78
WN5 8RJ 78.26
WN5 8SL 344.38
WN5 8RW 59.08
WN5 8RQ 149.47
WN5 8RT 162.59

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WN5 8RS through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and WN5 8RS just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WN5 8RS is 162496 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Wigan, Wigan. View the map section for more details.

There are 15 properties in WN5 8RS as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach WN5 8RS follow this link.

Orrell