WN1 1RU - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN1 1RU
WN1 1RU - Overview
| Postcode | WN1 1RU |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Wigan Central |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Parliamentary name | Wigan |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Primary Care Trust | Ashton, Leigh and Wigan |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Greater Manchester |
| Police Force Area | Greater Manchester |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 02H |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Swinley |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Wigan Central |
| International Territorial Level 1 | North West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Greater Manchester North West |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| National Park Name | England (non-National Park) |
WN1 1RU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 357880 |
| Northing | 0406198 |
| Latitude | 53.5507126 |
| Longitude | -2.6371980 |
WN1 1RU - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Urbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Urban professionals and families |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Families in terraces and flats |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 008 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 008E |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Suburban services |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Non-metropolitan suburban areas |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WN1 1RU
Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP
- Name: Lisa Nandy
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Wigan
- Start Date: 06-05-2010
Recent crimes reported nearby WN1 1RU.
Our data shows a total of 2 crimes nearby
to WN1 1RU, from Mar 2022
to Feb 2025. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. WN1 1RU is
in the
Wigan 008E LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode WN1 1RU ( LSOA Area
- Wigan 008E ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN1 1RU .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Lancashire Constabulary | On or near Parking Area | Other crime | Under investigation |
| Apr 2024 | Lancashire Constabulary | On or near Dicconson Street | Violence and sexual offences | Status update unavailable |
Schools nearby WN1 1RU.
Our data contains 11 schools nearby the
postcode WN1 1RU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN1 1RU. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with WN1.
- School name: Douglas Valley Nursery School
- School type: Local authority nursery school
- Phase: Nursery
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 5
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 89 (Boys: 43 / Girls: 46 )
- Address: Turner Street, Off Greenough Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3SU
- Website:
- Telephone: 01942705301
- School name: Woodfield Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 211 (Boys: 109 / Girls: 102 )
- Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT
- Website: www.woodfield.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942243675
- School name: Mab's Cross Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 490
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 479 (Boys: 234 / Girls: 245 )
- Address: Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
- Website: www.mabscross.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942749200
- School name: St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 210 (Boys: 90 / Girls: 120 )
- Address: Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
- Website: www.saintmaryandjohn.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942206733
- School name: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 375
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 364 (Boys: 178 / Girls: 186 )
- Address: Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
- Website: http://www.saintpatricks.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942244361
- School name: St Catharine's CofE Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 208 (Boys: 108 / Girls: 100 )
- Address: Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP
- Website: www.stcatharinesprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942733081
- School name: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 18
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1389
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1401 (Boys: 712 / Girls: 689 )
- Address: Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
- Website: www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942768801
- School name: Wigan and Leigh College
- School type: Further education
- Phase: 16 plus
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 99
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
- Website:
- Telephone: 01942761800
- School name: Progress Schools Wigan
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 35
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 6 (Boys: 4 / Girls: 2 )
- Address: Wigan Youth Zone, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU
- Website: www.progress-schools.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942914041
- School name: Dean Trust Rose Bridge
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 750
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 715 (Boys: 375 / Girls: 340 )
- Address: Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD
- Website: https://www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942510712
- School name: CEWE School
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 46
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 20 (Boys: 17 / Girls: 3 )
- Address: St Catherine's Vicarage, Catherine Terrace, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3JW
- Website: http://ceweschool.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942208188
Historical House Sale Prices in WN1 1RU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold | 47, Flat 1, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Aug 2023 | £231,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 13, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jun 2021 | £320,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 29, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Dec 2014 | £207,950 | Detached | Leasehold | 23, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jun 2014 | £107,520 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 1, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| May 2013 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 35, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jun 2012 | £189,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 31, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jun 2012 | £165,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Mar 2012 | £105,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 15, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Sep 2010 | £103,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jun 2008 | £163,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 45, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Mar 2008 | £120,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Mar 2007 | £75,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 17, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jul 2002 | £60,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 17, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Jun 2002 | £132,100 | Detached | Leasehold | 29, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Feb 2001 | £63,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 9, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| May 1997 | £77,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 33, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Dec 1996 | £69,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 39, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Sep 1996 | £70,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 29, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
| Dec 1995 | £72,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 33, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN1 1RU .
- Average download speed: 53 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 80 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 13 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 515 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN1 1RU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2024.