WN5 8RU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN5 8RU 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 8RU is a residential postcode in Wigan, Wigan. WN5 8RU 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 8RU has 17 properties within its service area. WN5 8RU is located in Orrell, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.53658100, -2.70595400.

The population of WN5 8RU postcode is 12, 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.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.53658
Longitude -2.70595
Northing 404669
Easting 353309
Altitude 85 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD533046
Plus Code 9C5VG7PV+JJ
Distance To Sea 13.78 mi

WN5 8RU postcode has center coordinates [53.53658,-2.70595]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 85 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD533046 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 8RU 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 12
Population 12
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
16836 / 32308
Census Output Area E00032258
Built Up Area Wigan
Built Up SubDivision Wigan
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wigan 018C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Orrell & Longshaw

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 52.11% of the people in WN5 8RU 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 8RU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Warrington and Wigan
Average Income £41100

Railway Station

Station Orrell
Distance To Station 0.45 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In WN5 8RU


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 8RU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Abbey Drive
Moor Road, Orrell Post
171.90 metres
Abbey Drive
Moor Road, Orrell Post
221.02 metres
Holgate School
HOUSE 179 (o/s), Moor Road, Orrell
419.22 metres
Heyes Road
HOUSE 256 (opp), Orrell Road, Orrell Post
423.73 metres
Orrell Gardens
Orrell Road, Orrell Post
424.20 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Orrell Rail Station
Orrell
723.62 metres
Pemberton Rail Station
Pemberton
2.46 km
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
2.52 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
2.65 km
Appley Bridge Rail Station
Appley Bridge
4.76 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
24.24 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
34.02 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
34.63 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
34.77 km
Blackpool International Airport
Highfield
34.84 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Bus Station
Wigan
4.94 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN5 8RU
(In Meters)
WN5 8US 445.94
WN5 8RH 455.11
WN5 8EE 485.37
WN5 8SN 419.58
WN5 8RL 340.83
WN5 8SH 371.60
WN5 8RN 392.59
WN5 8SJ 343.65
WN5 8SW 439.11
WN5 8QY 442.38

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WN5 8RU 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 8RU just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WN5 8RU 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 12 properties in WN5 8RU as per Royal mail database.

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

Orrell