WN6 8RU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN6 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

WN6 8RU is a residential postcode in Wigan, unparished area, Greater Manchester. WN6 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, WN6 8RU has 22 properties within its service area. WN6 8RU is located in Wigan West, Wigan region with center coordinates 53.56662300, -2.64885200.

The population of WN6 8RU postcode is 59, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to WN postcode Area, WN6 District, and WN6 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in WN6 8RU area have been sold 27 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For WN6 8RU Postcode
#House No/Name,
Gidlow Lane , WIGAN , Lancashire , WN6 8RU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.56662
Longitude -2.64885
Northing 407975
Easting 357124
Altitude 70 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD571079
Plus Code 9C5VH982+JF
Distance To Sea 15.66 mi

WN6 8RU postcode has center coordinates [53.56662,-2.64885]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 70 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD571079 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 WN6 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 20
Population 59
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
3721 / 32308
Census Output Area E00031701
Built Up Area N/A
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area Wigan 005B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Beech Hill

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 11.52% of the people in WN6 8RU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area WN
Postcode District WN6
Postcode Sector WN6 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Greater Manchester
District Wigan
Ward Wigan West
Parish Wigan, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Wigan
Region North West
ITL Level 2 Greater Manchester
ITL Level 3 Greater Manchester North West

Amenities Available In WN6 8RU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Warrington and Wigan
Average Income £34800

Railway Station

Station Wigan Wallgate
Distance To Station 1.64 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In WN6 8RU


Address Property Type Price Date
8 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £28,000
1996-10-31
FRESHFIELDS, GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Semi Detached (Freehold) £41,000
1997-02-14
19 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £41,000
£70,000
1997-12-05
2003-07-30
11 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £43,000
1997-02-07
15 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £38,000
1999-09-17
4 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £20,000
2000-11-13
3 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £40,000
2000-08-18
20 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £42,000
£89,950
2000-08-07
2007-08-23
6 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £54,500
2002-06-28
5 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £95,000
£135,000
2005-06-03
2007-07-27
9 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £117,000
£105,000
2006-02-24
2013-12-12
2 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £68,000
£116,500
£124,000
£137,500
2008-09-25
2010-06-04
2015-03-13
2017-07-21
18 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £65,000
£105,000
£153,500
2009-11-26
2011-01-14
2020-12-18
1 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £84,000
£96,200
£157,500
2010-10-29
2011-01-28
2017-07-21
14 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £135,000
2017-07-31
7 GIDLOW HOUSES, WIGAN, WN6 8RU Terraced (Freehold) £145,000
2021-04-01

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 WN6 8RU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Laburnum Grove
Acacia Crescent, Beech Hill
416.27 metres
Laburnum Grove
Acacia Crescent, Beech Hill
422.08 metres
Willow Road
HOUSE 59 (opp), Acacia Crescent, Beech Hill
426.77 metres
Willow Road
HOUSE 24 (nr), Acacia Crescent, Beech Hill
429.33 metres
Rose Avenue
Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill
536.71 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Wallgate Rail Station
Wigan
2.64 km
Wigan North Western Rail Station
Wigan
2.76 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
3.12 km
Ince (Manchester) Rail Station
Ince
3.95 km
Pemberton Rail Station
Pemberton
4.27 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
28.91 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
33.07 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
33.70 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
33.86 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 3
Manchester Airport
34.03 km

Bus Stations

Station Location Distance
Wigan Bus Station
Wigan
2.37 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Wigan - Morrison's Supermarket
MARKET Street (Morrison's - Market Street), Morrison's, Wigan
2.31 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN6 8RU
(In Meters)
WN6 8NL 476.86
WN6 8RX 324.58
WN6 8RB 416.12
WN6 8RA 375.77
WN6 8QZ 392.16
WN6 8QJ 250.71
WN6 8QH 273.24
WN6 8RT 64.50
WN6 8QL 200.45
WN6 8RZ 379.32

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WN6 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 WN6 8RU just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WN6 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, unparished area, Greater Manchester. View the map section for more details.

There are 20 properties in WN6 8RU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach WN6 8RU follow this link.

Gidlow Lane