WN2 5PS - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN2 5PS
WN2 5PS - Overview
| Postcode | WN2 5PS |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Abram |
| 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 | Abram |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Abram |
| 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 5PS - Map and Location information
| Easting | 361093 |
| Northing | 0402119 |
| Latitude | 53.5143013 |
| Longitude | -2.5881979 |
WN2 5PS - 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 026 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 026A |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Rural with mining or quarrying |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WN2 5PS
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 5PS.
Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby
to WN2 5PS, from Jan 2022
to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. WN2 5PS is
in the
Wigan 026A 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 5PS ( LSOA Area
- Wigan 026A ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN2 5PS .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Dyfed-Powys Police | On or near Shelley Drive | Violence and sexual offences | Action to be taken by another organisation |
Schools nearby WN2 5PS.
Our data contains 26 schools nearby the
postcode WN2 5PS.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN2 5PS. 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 5PS
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | £220,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 155, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jan 2023 | £165,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 159, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Oct 2022 | £190,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 149, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jul 2021 | £145,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 113, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| May 2021 | £145,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 115, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Apr 2021 | £199,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 89, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Aug 2020 | £160,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 111, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 2020 | £170,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 107, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Apr 2019 | £157,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 143, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 2019 | £160,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 161, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jun 2018 | £175,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 191, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jun 2018 | £155,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 145, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jun 2016 | £167,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 89, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jan 2016 | £149,995 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 97, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jul 2015 | £145,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 97, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Mar 2014 | £118,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 141, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Sep 2012 | £95,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 145, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 2012 | £84,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 135, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 2012 | £84,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 135, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jun 2010 | £93,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 139, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jun 2010 | £132,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 147, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Apr 2010 | £136,843 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 97, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 2007 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 147, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 2007 | £115,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 97, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Nov 2003 | £97,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 141, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Oct 2003 | £89,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 107, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| May 2002 | £116,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 185, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Nov 2001 | £63,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 131, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Aug 2000 | £53,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 91, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| May 2000 | £49,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 135, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Jun 1999 | £45,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 103, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Nov 1997 | £41,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 89, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Aug 1997 | £34,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 163, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| May 1997 | £42,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 89, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Feb 1997 | £45,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 147, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Oct 1995 | £25,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 149, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Sep 1995 | £39,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 107, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
| Mar 1995 | £32,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 105, Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5PS |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN2 5PS .
- Average download speed: 215.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 23 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 75 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 290 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN2 5PS
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 13 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.