WN5 8UX Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN5 8UX 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 8UX is a residential postcode in Wigan, Wigan. WN5 8UX 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 8UX has 7 properties within its service area. WN5 8UX is located in Orrell, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.53247600, -2.70434700.

The population of WN5 8UX postcode is 20, 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 8UX area have been sold 11 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.53248
Longitude -2.70435
Northing 404211
Easting 353411
Altitude 82 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD534042
Plus Code 9C5VG7JW+X7
Distance To Sea 13.73 mi

WN5 8UX postcode has center coordinates [53.53248,-2.70435]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 82 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD534042 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 2006-03-01
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 2006-03-01. Total number of mails recieved in WN5 8UX 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 7
Population 20
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
16836 / 32308
Census Output Area E00032266
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 8UX 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 8UX


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Warrington and Wigan
Average Income £41100

Railway Station

Station Orrell
Distance To Station 0.24 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Schools Nearby

School Name Postcode
Orrell Holgate Academy WN5 8SJ

Property Sales In WN5 8UX


Address Property Type Price Date
6 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £202,000
£247,500
2006-04-27
2015-01-16
5 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £227,000
£262,000
2006-03-17
2015-08-28
7 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £220,400
2006-04-07
4 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £317,000
2006-05-25
1 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £192,850
£212,500
2006-02-28
2013-02-27
3 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £205,000
£199,950
2006-03-24
2012-01-27
2 UNION CLOSE, WIGAN, WN5 8UX Detached (Leasehold) £325,000
2006-07-28

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 8UX


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Orrell Rail Station
Church Street, Orrell
368.63 metres
Orrell Rail Station
Church Street, Orrell
375.83 metres
Church Drive
CO-OP STORE (nr), Church Street, Orrell
442.06 metres
Church Drive
CHURCH (nr), Church Street, Orrell
446.14 metres
Holgate School
HOUSE 179 (o/s), Moor Road, Orrell
460.26 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Orrell Rail Station
Orrell
382.94 metres
Pemberton Rail Station
Pemberton
2.27 km
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
2.50 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
3.07 km
Wigan North Western Rail Station
Wigan
4.87 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
23.87 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
33.68 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
34.29 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
34.43 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
34.61 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Bus Station
Wigan
4.97 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN5 8UX
(In Meters)
WN5 8SH 464.43
WN5 8TB 393.19
WN5 8TQ 395.00
WN5 8SJ 427.74
WN5 8SW 365.12
WN5 8DU 341.39
WN5 8TD 294.93
WN5 7AS 400.22
WN5 8TE 292.86
WN5 8SL 410.32

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in WN5 8UX 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 7 properties in WN5 8UX as per Royal mail database.

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

Orrell