WN2 2LJ - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN2 2LJ
WN2 2LJ - Overview
| Postcode | WN2 2LJ |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Ince |
| 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 | Ince |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Ince |
| 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 2LJ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 360707 |
| Northing | 0405152 |
| Latitude | 53.5415306 |
| Longitude | -2.5943999 |
WN2 2LJ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Industrious communities |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Industrious hardship |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 012 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 012A |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Retail |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Low density wholesale and retail |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WN2 2LJ
Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP
- Name: Lisa Nandy
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Wigan
- Start Date: 06-05-2010
Recent crimes reported nearby WN2 2LJ.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode WN2 2LJ.
Schools nearby WN2 2LJ.
Our data contains 26 schools nearby the
postcode WN2 2LJ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN2 2LJ. 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 19-01-2023): 86 (Boys: 39 / Girls: 47 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 31-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 205 (Boys: 107 / Girls: 98 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-04-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 269 (Boys: 152 / Girls: 117 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 28-02-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 151 (Boys: 79 / Girls: 72 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 27-02-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 225 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 120 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Chapel Fields Lane, Hindley, Chapel Fields Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3QS
- Website: www.hindleyallsaints.wigan.sch.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 19-01-2023): 200 (Boys: 116 / Girls: 84 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 08-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 401 (Boys: 172 / Girls: 229 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 13-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 210 (Boys: 114 / Girls: 96 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 30-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 135 (Boys: 71 / Girls: 64 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-02-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 189 (Boys: 101 / Girls: 88 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-12-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 219 (Boys: 112 / Girls: 107 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-12-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 211 (Boys: 98 / Girls: 113 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 10-06-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 177 (Boys: 92 / Girls: 85 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 02-10-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 327 (Boys: 242 / Girls: 85 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 16-10-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 87 (Boys: 78 / Girls: 9 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 09-11-2017 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 20-01-2022): 20 (Boys: 13 / Girls: 7 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 08-06-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Market Street, Hindley, WN2 3AN
- Website:
- 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 19-01-2023): 485 (Boys: 248 / Girls: 237 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 26-06-2013 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 98 (Boys: 64 / Girls: 34 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 30-11-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 273 (Boys: 138 / Girls: 135 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 419 (Boys: 221 / Girls: 198 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 290 (Boys: 134 / Girls: 156 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-11-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 183 (Boys: 94 / Girls: 89 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 03-02-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 340 (Boys: 167 / Girls: 173 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 19-07-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 99 (Boys: 50 / Girls: 49 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 26-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 922 (Boys: 455 / Girls: 467 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- 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 19-01-2023): 197 (Boys: 104 / Girls: 93 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF
- Website: www.holyfamilywigan.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942704148
Historical House Sale Prices in WN2 2LJ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | £165,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 16, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Jan 2021 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 4, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Jul 2018 | £135,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 16, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Oct 2016 | £128,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 24, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| May 2016 | £105,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 2, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Aug 2015 | £97,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 1, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Sep 2006 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 2, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Jul 2003 | £79,995 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 16, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Jun 2003 | £35,302 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 13, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Jun 2003 | £60,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 18, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| May 2003 | £52,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Feb 2003 | £62,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 15, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Dec 2002 | £45,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 2, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Aug 2001 | £45,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 5, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Feb 2000 | £34,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 13, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Aug 1999 | £47,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 3, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Jan 1999 | £44,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 5, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| May 1998 | £35,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 16, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
| Mar 1998 | £40,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 22, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN2 2LJ .
- Average download speed: 223.9 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 19 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 429 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN2 2LJ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.