WN2 1RU - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN2 1RU
WN2 1RU - Overview
| Postcode | WN2 1RU |
| 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 | Aspull-Standish |
| 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 1RU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 361082 |
| Northing | 0408339 |
| Latitude | 53.5702057 |
| Longitude | -2.5891390 |
WN2 1RU - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Urbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Ageing urban living |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Self-sufficient retirement |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 004 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 004D |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Traditional countryside |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WN2 1RU
Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP
- Name: Lisa Nandy
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Wigan
- Start Date: 06-05-2010
Recent crimes reported nearby WN2 1RU.
Our data shows a total of 2 crimes nearby
to WN2 1RU, from Mar 2022
to Feb 2025. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. WN2 1RU is
in the
Wigan 004D 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 WN2 1RU ( LSOA Area
- Wigan 004D ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN2 1RU .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Derbyshire Constabulary | On or near Crawford Avenue | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Aug 2024 | Dyfed-Powys Police | On or near Manor Grove | Other theft | Status update unavailable |
Schools nearby WN2 1RU.
Our data contains 26 schools nearby the
postcode WN2 1RU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN2 1RU. 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 1RU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold | Moorland House, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Aug 2018 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| May 2018 | £135,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 10, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Apr 2014 | £249,950 | Detached | Leasehold | 25, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Sep 2013 | £249,950 | Detached | Leasehold | 27, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Apr 2013 | £249,950 | Detached | Leasehold | 29, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Mar 2012 | £172,000 | Detached | Freehold | 9, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Dec 2011 | £75,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 2, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Jan 2008 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold | 6, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
| Oct 2006 | £168,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 10, Holly Road, Wigan, WN2 1RU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN2 1RU .
- Average download speed: 143.2 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 350 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 19 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 35 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 827 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN2 1RU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2024.