WN5 8SS Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN5 8SS 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 8SS is a residential postcode in Wigan, Wigan. WN5 8SS 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 8SS has 21 properties within its service area. WN5 8SS is located in Orrell, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.53264900, -2.71273900.

The population of WN5 8SS postcode is 38, 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 8SS area have been sold 37 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.53265
Longitude -2.71274
Northing 404236
Easting 352855
Altitude 92 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD528042
Plus Code 9C5VG7MP+3W
Distance To Sea 13.42 mi

WN5 8SS postcode has center coordinates [53.53265,-2.71274]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 92 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD528042 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 8SS 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 17
Population 38
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
27996 / 32308
Census Output Area E00032263
Built Up Area Wigan
Built Up SubDivision Wigan
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wigan 018D
Middle Layer Output Super Area Orrell & Longshaw

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 86.65% of the people in WN5 8SS 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 8SS


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Warrington and Wigan
Average Income £41100

Railway Station

Station Orrell
Distance To Station 0.23 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In WN5 8SS


Address Property Type Price Date
23 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Leasehold) £41,000
£41,995
£115,500
£110,000
1996-05-31
1998-03-09
2005-03-11
2010-07-16
27 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Leasehold) £35,000
£44,950
£92,950
£114,000
£94,500
£120,000
1996-06-20
1999-02-26
2004-04-16
2006-06-30
2015-08-28
2020-11-27
5 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Leasehold) £34,500
£46,000
£92,000
£79,450
£105,000
£123,000
1997-03-27
2001-03-30
2004-10-08
2010-08-03
2018-02-09
2021-07-12
29 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Leasehold) £44,000
1998-10-30
19 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Freehold) £41,000
£117,000
£115,000
1999-11-26
2005-05-06
2006-12-19
33 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Freehold) £47,000
£119,000
£124,495
£130,000
1999-05-07
2004-09-30
2006-09-12
2017-10-20
35 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Leasehold) £24,000
£55,000
£124,950
£140,000
2001-04-30
2001-11-12
2008-03-07
2022-09-07
25 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £51,500
£96,000
£129,750
£136,500
2002-06-21
2004-05-28
2007-08-20
2021-11-01
37 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Detached (Leasehold) £128,500
2005-02-09
39 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £106,000
2007-09-28
1A ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Semi Detached (Leasehold) £39,950
2007-07-03
31 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Freehold) £97,000
2014-05-06
17 ST JAMES ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8SS Terraced (Freehold) £130,000
2020-12-18

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 8SS


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Church Street
VETS (nr), St James Road, Orrell
41.79 metres
Church Street
St James Road, Orrell
72.80 metres
Church Drive
CHURCH (nr), Church Street, Orrell
110.89 metres
Church Drive
CO-OP STORE (nr), Church Street, Orrell
118.41 metres
Holgate School
HOUSE 154 (opp), Moor Road, Orrell
194.40 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Orrell Rail Station
Orrell
367.02 metres
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
1.96 km
Pemberton Rail Station
Pemberton
2.82 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
3.21 km
Appley Bridge Rail Station
Appley Bridge
5.14 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
23.66 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
34.16 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
34.77 km
Blackpool International Airport
Highfield
34.90 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
34.91 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Bus Station
Wigan
5.49 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN5 8SS
(In Meters)
WN5 8UD 374.36
WN5 8UJ 406.31
WN5 7ES 431.34
WN5 8UB 368.11
WN5 8UW 317.19
WN5 7AH 363.42
WN5 8UN 285.58
WN5 8TS 326.89
WN5 8TR 259.37
WN5 8TZ 284.20

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in WN5 8SS 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 17 properties in WN5 8SS as per Royal mail database.

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

1-3 St. James Road