WN2 3RU - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN2 3RU
WN2 3RU - Overview
| Postcode | WN2 3RU |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Hindley |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Parliamentary name | Makerfield |
| 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 | Hindley |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Hindley Green |
| 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 3RU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 362004 |
| Northing | 0403906 |
| Latitude | 53.5304298 |
| Longitude | -2.5746779 |
WN2 3RU - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Industrious communities |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Industrious transitions |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 013 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 013E |
| 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 WN2 3RU
Yvonne Fovargue
- Name: Yvonne Fovargue
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Makerfield
- Start Date: 06-05-2010
Josh Simons MP
- Name: Josh Simons
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Makerfield
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby WN2 3RU.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode WN2 3RU.
Schools nearby WN2 3RU.
Our data contains 26 schools nearby the
postcode WN2 3RU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN2 3RU. 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 3RU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | £164,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Mar 2021 | £233,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 49, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Mar 2021 | £233,000 | Detached | Freehold | 49, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Mar 2020 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 26, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Nov 2018 | £165,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 43, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Aug 2018 | £163,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 41a, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Aug 2018 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Mar 2018 | £242,500 | Other | Freehold | Vicarage Farm, 1, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Oct 2017 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 2016 | £91,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 5, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Feb 2016 | £80,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Oct 2015 | £104,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 23, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 2013 | £93,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 25, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Jun 2013 | £84,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 47, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Nov 2010 | £74,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 33, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Feb 2009 | £95,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 31, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Oct 2007 | £92,500 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 2a, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Oct 2007 | £92,500 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 8a, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Apr 2006 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 6, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Apr 2006 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 3, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Apr 2006 | £88,000 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 2a, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Apr 2006 | £88,000 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 8a, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Apr 2006 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold | Park Court, 8, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Jul 2005 | £93,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Jul 2005 | £80,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Oct 2004 | £164,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 28, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Aug 2004 | £43,300 | Terraced | Freehold | 12, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 2003 | £89,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 23, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Aug 2003 | £58,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 40, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Oct 2002 | £52,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 36, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Feb 2002 | £45,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 37, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 2001 | £67,000 | Detached | Freehold | 24, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Sep 2001 | £53,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 31, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Sep 2000 | £27,750 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 19, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 1999 | £44,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Jul 1999 | £31,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 40, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Jun 1999 | £34,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 39, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 1998 | £42,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 14, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 1997 | £37,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 7, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| May 1997 | £68,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 15, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Feb 1997 | £38,250 | Terraced | Freehold | 7, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 1996 | £43,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 21, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
| Dec 1995 | £67,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 15, Park Road, Wigan, WN2 3RU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN2 3RU .
- Average download speed: 247.6 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 21 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 489 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN2 3RU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 7 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.