WN5 8RW Postcode Location Details & Properties
This article lists all information about WN5 8RW 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 8RW is a residential postcode in Wigan, Wigan. WN5 8RW 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 8RW has 24 properties within its service area. WN5 8RW is located in Orrell, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.53871200, -2.70774000.
The population of WN5 8RW postcode is 70, 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 8RW area have been sold 25 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.
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Geographic Details
Map and directions
Postcode History
Administrative Area Info
Census Information
Amenities
Properties in WN5 8RW
Property Sales
Public Transports
Schools
Companies
People staying near WN5 8RW
FAQs about WN5 8RW
Get Directions To Visit WN5 8RW
Geography And Location Details
Latitude | 53.53871 |
Longitude | -2.70774 |
Northing | 404907 |
Easting | 353193 |
Altitude | 87 Meters |
Grid Reference Code | SD531049 |
Plus Code | 9C5VG7QR+FW |
Distance To Sea | 13.78 mi |
WN5 8RW postcode has center coordinates [53.53871,-2.70774]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 87 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD531049 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 8RW 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 | 24 |
Population | 70 |
Rural / Urban | Urban major conurbation |
Poverty Ratio (IOMD) |
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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 8RW is below poverty.
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 8RW
Work Place
Nearby Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
Average Income | £41100 |
Railway Station
Station | Orrell |
Distance To Station | 0.58 mi |
Police Stations
Police Station | Distance |
---|---|
Wigan Police Station, Robin Park Rd, Wigan WN5 0UP, United Kingdom | 3.46 km |
Safety & Water Facilities
Police Force | Greater Manchester |
Water Company | United Utilities |
Sewage Company | N/A |
Schools Nearby
School Name | Postcode |
---|---|
St Peter's Catholic High School | WN5 8NU |
Orrell Holgate Academy | WN5 8SJ |
Properties in WN5 8RW

1 Abbey Drive, Orrell, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 8RW
Last Sold At: £105,000

2 Abbey Drive, Orrell, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 8RW
Last Sold At: £250,000

3 Abbey Drive, Orrell, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 8RW
Last Sold At: £73,000

4 Abbey Drive, Orrell, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 8RW
Last Sold At: £196,500

5 Abbey Drive, Orrell, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 8RW
Last Sold At: £195,000
Property Sales In WN5 8RW
Address | Property Type | Price | Date |
---|---|---|---|
15 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £67,000 £68,000 £162,000 £165,000 £189,400 |
1996-02-09 1998-10-02 2006-07-14 2006-03-20 2014-07-21 |
20 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £65,000 £255,000 |
1998-09-25 2017-07-31 |
7 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Detached (Leasehold) | £76,500 £260,000 |
1998-05-29 2021-03-19 |
4 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £57,500 £196,500 |
1999-12-15 2021-06-30 |
21 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £65,000 |
1999-07-28 |
9 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £59,500 £198,000 |
1999-10-29 2006-11-03 |
2 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £69,500 £250,000 |
2000-05-26 2017-08-25 |
3 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £73,000 |
2002-10-04 |
16 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Detached (Leasehold) | £112,000 |
2003-06-12 |
25 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Detached (Freehold) | £220,000 £195,000 |
2006-03-31 2012-08-21 |
5 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Terraced (Leasehold) | £195,000 |
2007-07-06 |
12 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Leasehold) | £135,000 £176,000 |
2010-07-09 2021-05-14 |
1 ABBEY DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 8RW | Semi Detached (Freehold) | £165,000 £105,000 |
2021-11-25 2021-09-01 |
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 8RW
Bus Stops
Stop | Location | Distance |
---|---|---|
Abbey Drive | Moor Road, Orrell Post | 93.15 metres |
Abbey Drive | Moor Road, Orrell Post | 114.27 metres |
Heyes Road | HOUSE 256 (opp), Orrell Road, Orrell Post | 159.70 metres |
Heyes Road | HOUSE 321 (nr), Orrell Road, Orrell Post | 196.33 metres |
Orrell Post | HOUSE 15 (Stop A), Gathurst Road, Orrell Post | 327.91 metres |
Railway Stations
Station | Location | Distance |
---|---|---|
Orrell Rail Station | Orrell | 937.59 metres |
Gathurst Rail Station | Gathurst | 2.47 km |
Upholland Rail Station | Up Holland | 2.51 km |
Pemberton Rail Station | Pemberton | 2.64 km |
Appley Bridge Rail Station | Appley Bridge | 4.51 km |
Airports
Airport | Location | Distance |
---|---|---|
Liverpool John Lennon Airport | Speke | 24.41 km |
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 | Manchester Airport | 34.25 km |
Blackpool International Airport | Highfield | 34.58 km |
Manchester Airport Terminal 1 | Manchester Airport | 34.86 km |
Manchester Airport | Manchester Airport | 35.00 km |
Bus Stations
Station | Location | Distance |
---|---|---|
Wigan Bus Station | Wigan | 5.00 km |
Companies Located Near WN5 8RW

BARRY BROWN LIMITED
04433466
172 Orrell Road, Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom WN5 8HQ

BB CONTRACT AND LEASING LTD
14719421
Mount Farm 172 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom WN5 8HQ

CARER 4 YOU LIMITED
10422780
168 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, United Kingdom WN5 8HQ

MANIFESTO BARBERS LTD
14619903
204 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, England WN5 8HQ

OPTI-LEASE LIMITED
10190406
172 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, England WN5 8HQ

CPACK CONSULTANTS LTD
10917889
5 Sunny Drive, Orrell, Wigan, England WN5 8LP

WE LOVE DEALS LTD
14783036
5 Priory Nook, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom WN8 0LU
Top Influential People Who Live In / Near WN5 8RW

ASCROFT, Sarah Louise Director
7 Rosemont Place, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England WN5 8EE
PILLING, Leonard Kenneth Retired Headmaster
139 Orrell Road, Orrell Mount, Wigan, Lancs, WN5 8HH
GREEN, Deborah Ruth Director
191, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom WN5 8HH
HITCHEN, Jeffrey William
202 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8HQ
BROWN, Peter
Mount Farm, 172 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom WN5 8HQ
BROWN, Peter Director
Mount Farm, 172 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom WN5 8HQ
PRIOR, Francis Property Management
164a Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8HQ
JAMES, Peter Director
166c Cherry Tree Cottage, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, England WN5 8HQ
LEDSON, Gordon Director
166d Orrell Road, Wigan, Lancashire, England WN5 8HQ
LEDSON, Janice
166d Orrell Road, Wigan, Lancashire, England WN5 8HQOther Postcodes Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
You can send mail to anyone living in WN5 8RW 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 8RW just follow this link
The recent average sale price of a property in WN5 8RW 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 24 properties in WN5 8RW as per Royal mail database.
To get directions to reach WN5 8RW follow this link.
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