WN5 8LU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN5 8LU 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 8LU is a residential postcode in Wigan, Wigan. WN5 8LU 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 8LU has 40 properties within its service area. WN5 8LU is located in Orrell, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.53613500, -2.69970100.

The population of WN5 8LU postcode is 91, 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 8LU area have been sold 35 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.53614
Longitude -2.69970
Northing 404615
Easting 353723
Altitude 83 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD537046
Plus Code 9C5VG8P2+F4
Distance To Sea 14.01 mi

WN5 8LU postcode has center coordinates [53.53614,-2.69970]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 83 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD537046 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 8LU 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 39
Population 91
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
22848 / 32308
Census Output Area E00032252
Built Up Area Wigan
Built Up SubDivision Wigan
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wigan 018B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Orrell & Longshaw

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 70.72% of the people in WN5 8LU 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 8LU


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

Properties in WN5 8LU



Property Sales In WN5 8LU


Address Property Type Price Date
18 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Detached (Leasehold) £85,000
£315,000
1995-08-11
2018-08-07
22 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £58,000
£77,950
1995-10-31
2000-03-24
25 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £73,950
1995-10-26
1D PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £67,950
£260,000
1999-08-27
2022-07-29
27 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £65,000
£180,000
£187,000
£215,000
2000-02-14
2005-07-18
2017-08-17
2021-03-30
1 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £75,000
2001-06-08
19 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £89,950
£118,000
2001-06-25
2018-10-05
13 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £100,000
2002-11-22
21 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £90,500
£164,500
2002-07-09
2015-10-22
35 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £179,950
£204,000
2004-12-03
2012-06-21
4 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Freehold) £140,000
£170,000
2005-05-27
2012-07-09
2A PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £195,000
2007-06-04
16 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £195,000
£218,000
2007-07-23
2018-01-26
39 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £180,000
2012-11-20
1B PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £137,000
2013-05-31
6 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £140,000
2013-09-06
29 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £170,000
2015-05-29
1E PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £155,000
2017-07-18
1C PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £159,000
2019-03-08
1A PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Detached (Leasehold) £105,000
2020-06-24
11 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £190,000
2020-10-30
37 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Leasehold) £206,000
2020-07-17
3 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £155,000
2021-06-04
2 PARKSIDE CRESCENT, WIGAN, WN5 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £135,000
2022-02-11

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 8LU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
The Mount
HOUSE 199 (opp), Orrell Road, Orrell Post
317.12 metres
The Mount
THE MOUNT (o/s), Orrell Road, Orrell Post
327.77 metres
Orrell Gardens
Orrell Road, Orrell Post
373.76 metres
The Copse
Orrell Road, Lamberhead Green
434.85 metres
Orrell Gardens
Orrell Road, Orrell Post
435.55 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Orrell Rail Station
Orrell
886.97 metres
Pemberton Rail Station
Pemberton
2.05 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
2.61 km
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
2.90 km
Wigan North Western Rail Station
Wigan
4.48 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
24.37 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
33.65 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
34.26 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
34.40 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
34.58 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Bus Station
Wigan
4.55 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN5 8LU
(In Meters)
WN5 8SA 522.29
WN5 8RX 361.27
WN5 8ND 490.75
WN5 8SB 470.99
WN5 8NE 398.07
WN5 8RF 432.78
WN5 8NF 412.51
WN5 8SD 350.62
WN5 8NL 266.48
WN5 8NB 463.05

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in WN5 8LU 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 39 properties in WN5 8LU as per Royal mail database.

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

Orrell