WN2 1AU - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN2 1AU
WN2 1AU - Overview
| Postcode | WN2 1AU |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Aspull, New Springs & Whelley |
| 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 | Whelley |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Aspull New Springs Whelley |
| 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) |
WN2 1AU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 359944 |
| Northing | 0406667 |
| Latitude | 53.5550919 |
| Longitude | -2.6061070 |
WN2 1AU - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Suburbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Semi-detached suburbia |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Semi-detached ageing |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 007 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 007D |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Manufacturing and distribution |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Manufacturing, energy and utilities |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WN2 1AU
Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP
- Name: Lisa Nandy
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Wigan
- Start Date: 06-05-2010
Recent crimes reported nearby WN2 1AU.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode WN2 1AU.
Schools nearby WN2 1AU.
Our data contains 26 schools nearby the
postcode WN2 1AU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN2 1AU. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with WN2.
- School name: Hindley 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): 97 (Boys: 57 / Girls: 40 )
- Address: Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
- Website: www.hindleynurseryschool.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942488228
- School name: Hindley Junior and Infant 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): 203 (Boys: 110 / Girls: 93 )
- Address: Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN
- Website: www.hindley.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942255339
- School name: St Mary's CofE Primary School
- School type: Voluntary controlled 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: 315
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 267 (Boys: 144 / Girls: 123 )
- Address: Wright Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3NX
- Website: www.saintmarys.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942866416
- School name: Bickershaw 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: 154
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 150 (Boys: 82 / Girls: 68 )
- Address: Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE
- Website: www.bickershaw.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942866317
- School name: Hindley All Saints CofE 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: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 219 (Boys: 100 / Girls: 119 )
- Address: Chapel Fields Lane, Hindley, Chapel Fields Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3QS
- Website: www.hindleyallsaints.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942255577
- School name: Castle Hill St Philip'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: 207
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 192 (Boys: 103 / Girls: 89 )
- Address: Hereford Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4DH
- Website: www.castlehill.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942255578
- School name: Ince CofE 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: 472
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 412 (Boys: 175 / Girls: 237 )
- Address: Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
- Website: www.ince.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942704129
- School name: Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
- 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): 205 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 100 )
- Address: Holly Road, Aspull, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 1RU
- Website: www.aspullourladys.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942832299
- School name: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
- 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: 140
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 134 (Boys: 71 / Girls: 63 )
- Address: Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL
- Website: www.aspullholyfamily.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942246376
- School name: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
- 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): 182 (Boys: 97 / Girls: 85 )
- Address: Abbott Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3DG
- Website: http://www.saintbenedicts.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942253522
- School name: St William'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: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 225 (Boys: 109 / Girls: 116 )
- Address: Ince Green Lane, Ince-in-Makerfield, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2DG
- Website:
- Telephone: 01942235782
- School name: Aspull Church 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): 201 (Boys: 96 / Girls: 105 )
- Address: Bolton Road, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1QT
- Website: www.aspullchurch.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942746679
- School name: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
- 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): 181 (Boys: 90 / Girls: 91 )
- Address: Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
- Website: www.hindleygreensacredheart.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942767768
- School name: Oakfield High School and College
- School type: Community special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 370
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 367 (Boys: 269 / Girls: 98 )
- Address: Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA
- Website: http://www.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942776142
- School name: Newbridge Learning Community
- School type: Community special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 88
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 88 (Boys: 78 / Girls: 10 )
- Address: Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3TL
- Website: www.newbridge.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942369770
- School name: The Parks School
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 30
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 21 (Boys: 15 / Girls: 6 )
- Address: Market Street, Hindley, Hindley, WN2 3AN
- Website: www.inspirecs.org
- Telephone: 01942909033
- School name: Platt Bridge Community School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- 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: 504
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 478 (Boys: 248 / Girls: 230 )
- Address: Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5NG
- Website: www.plattbridge.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942487999
- School name: Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
- School type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: Not applicable
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 193
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 131 (Boys: 93 / Girls: 38 )
- Address: Leyland Park House, Park Road, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3RX
- Website: www.ttapa.net
- Telephone: 01942932760
- School name: St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
- School type: Academy converter
- 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: 245
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 275 (Boys: 137 / Girls: 138 )
- Address: Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE
- Website: www.abramsaintjohns.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942703465
- School name: Hindley Green Community Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- 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: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 426 (Boys: 234 / Girls: 192 )
- Address: Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS
- Website: www.hindleygreen.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942255406
- School name: St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
- School type: Academy converter
- 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: 315
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 292 (Boys: 135 / Girls: 157 )
- Address: Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3HY
- Website: http://www.hindleysaintpeters.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942258647
- School name: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
- School type: Academy converter
- 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): 178 (Boys: 90 / Girls: 88 )
- Address: Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
- Website: www.hindleygreensaintjohns.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942255396
- School name: Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- 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: 410
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 335 (Boys: 170 / Girls: 165 )
- Address: Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP
- Website:
- Telephone: 01942776188
- School name: St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- 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: 182
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 105 (Boys: 56 / Girls: 49 )
- Address: Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1PA
- Website: http://www.saintdavids.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942831310
- School name: Outwood Academy Hindley
- 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: 935
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 925 (Boys: 462 / Girls: 463 )
- Address: Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
- Website:
- Telephone: 01942767704
- School name: Holy Family Catholic Academy
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- 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: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 206 (Boys: 108 / Girls: 98 )
- Address: Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF
- Website: www.holyfamilywigan.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942704148
Historical House Sale Prices in WN2 1AU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | £175,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 2, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Oct 2020 | £120,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 2, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Jun 2019 | £162,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 20, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Feb 2019 | £132,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 19, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Aug 2018 | £121,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 17, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Mar 2018 | £123,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 24, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Feb 2018 | £650 | Other | Freehold | 9, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Jun 2017 | £148,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 20, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| May 2016 | £116,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 9, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| May 2015 | £100,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 5, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Dec 2013 | £132,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 10, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Feb 2012 | £60,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 11, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Sep 2010 | £110,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 6, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Dec 2009 | £100,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 16, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| May 2007 | £138,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 19, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Nov 2005 | £99,995 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 19, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Nov 2003 | £83,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 19, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Sep 2003 | £88,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 10, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Apr 2002 | £55,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 26, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| May 2001 | £43,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 10, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Mar 2001 | £43,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 10, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Mar 2001 | £21,750 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 17, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
| Feb 1995 | £34,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 4, Alston Road, Wigan, WN2 1AU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN2 1AU .
- Average download speed: 154.8 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 500 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 18 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 35 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 330 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN2 1AU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.