WN5 8NJ - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN5 8NJ

WN5 8NJ Overview

WN5 8NJ Location

WN5 8NJ Census Information

WN5 8NJ Member of Parliament

WN5 8NJ Crime Data

WN5 8NJ Nearby Schools

WN5 8NJ House Prices

WN5 8NJ Broadband Speeds

WN5 8NJ - Overview

Postcode	WN5 8NJ
Date of introduction	Jan - 1980
Date of retirement	N/A
Parish name	Wigan, unparished area
Ward name	Orrell
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	Orrell
2005 ‘Statistical’ ward	Orrell
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)

WN5 8NJ - Map and Location information

Easting	353520
Northing	0404779
Latitude	53.5375900
Longitude	-2.7027881

WN5 8NJ - 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 018
2011 Census LSOA	Wigan 018C
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 WN5 8NJ

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 WN5 8NJ.

Our data shows a total of 3 crimes nearby to WN5 8NJ, from Jan 2022 to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. WN5 8NJ is in the Wigan 018C 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.

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 WN5 8NJ ( LSOA Area - Wigan 018C ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN5 8NJ .

Month	Reported by	Location	Crime type	Last outcome
May 2024	Lancashire Constabulary	On or near Church Drive	Violence and sexual offences	Status update unavailable
Nov 2023	Lancashire Constabulary	On or near Pinewood Crescent	Violence and sexual offences	Unable to prosecute suspect
Dec 2022	British Transport Police	On or near Orrell (Station)	Criminal damage and arson

Schools nearby WN5 8NJ.

Our data contains 20 schools nearby the postcode WN5 8NJ. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN5 8NJ. e.g. We are displaying schools that have the postcode starting with WN5.

School name: Chapel End Primary School
School type: Community 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: 248
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 206 (Boys: 87 / Girls: 119 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 03-02-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TX
Website: www.chapelend.st-helens.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01744678230

School name: St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
School type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Lower age: 4
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): 204 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 99 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 28-09-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7LS
Website: www.billingestaidans.co.uk/
Telephone: 01744678042

School name: St Mary's Catholic 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): 199 (Boys: 107 / Girls: 92 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7QJ
Website: http://www.bstm.co.uk
Telephone: 01744678610

School name: Nugent House School
School type: Other independent special school
Phase: Not applicable
Lower age: 7
Upper age: 19
Boarding provision: Boarding school
Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
Genders: Mixed
School Capacity: 110
Number of pupils (at 20-01-2022): 59 (Boys: 50 / Girls: 9 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 28-04-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TT
Website: https://www.nugenthouse.co.uk/
Telephone: 01744892551

School name: Marsh Green Primary School
School type: Community school
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: 480
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 436 (Boys: 226 / Girls: 210 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 21-06-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF
Website: www.marshgreenprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01942222016

School name: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
School type: Community 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: 409
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 468 (Boys: 226 / Girls: 242 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 05-12-2012 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD
Website: http://www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942207134

School name: St John'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: 210
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 201 (Boys: 103 / Girls: 98 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-05-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT
Website:
Telephone: 01942222133

School name: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
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: 420
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 401 (Boys: 211 / Girls: 190 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 17-02-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
Website: www.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01942748455

School name: St Peter's Catholic High School
School type: Voluntary aided school
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: 1040
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1036 (Boys: 532 / Girls: 504 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 27-02-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU
Website: http://www.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942747693

School name: Winstanley College
School type: Further education
Phase: 16 plus
Lower age: 16
Upper age: 19
Boarding provision: Not applicable
Nursery provision: Not applicable
Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
Genders: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 06-02-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF
Website: www.winstanley.ac.uk
Telephone: 01695633244

School name: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
School type: Further education
Phase: 16 plus
Lower age: 16
Upper age: 19
Boarding provision:
Nursery provision: Not applicable
Sixth form provision: Not applicable
Genders: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 17-02-2017 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
Website: www.sjr.ac.uk
Telephone: 01942214797

School name: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
School type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Lower age: 4
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: 395
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 394 (Boys: 189 / Girls: 205 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 27-11-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW
Website: www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01942222721

School name: Westfield Community School
School type: Community 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: 486
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 470 (Boys: 236 / Girls: 234 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 10-05-2013 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN
Website: www.westfield.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942776007

School name: Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
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: 479
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 411 (Boys: 235 / Girls: 176 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
Website: www.lamberheadgreen.wigan.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01942768760

School name: Orrell Holgate Academy
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): 213 (Boys: 108 / Girls: 105 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 26-09-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Website: http://www.holgate.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone: 01942776670

School name: St Mark's CofE Primary School
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): 234 (Boys: 121 / Girls: 113 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Website: https://www.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01942748618

School name: Dean Trust Wigan
School type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Lower age: 11
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: 1025
Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 791 (Boys: 404 / Girls: 387 )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: 18-10-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
Website: http://www.deantrustwigan.co.uk/
Telephone: 01942511987

School name: TMP College
School type: Special post 16 institution
Phase: Not applicable
Lower age: 16
Upper age: 24
Boarding provision:
Nursery provision: Not applicable
Sixth form provision: Not applicable
Genders: Mixed
School Capacity: 200
Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: 830 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8EX
Website: www.tmpcollege.co.uk
Telephone: 01942212607

School name: EdStart Schools Wigan
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: 25
Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Harrow Road, Marsh Green, Pemberton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0QL
Website: www.edstartschools.com
Telephone: 01942410529

School name: Up Holland High School
School type: Academy converter
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: 900
Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
Last OFSTED Inspection date: | OFSTED Rating: N/A
OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
Address: Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL
Website: http://uhhs.uk
Telephone: 01695625191

Historical House Sale Prices in WN5 8NJ

Date	Price	Property Type	Leasehold / Freehold	Address
Feb 2024	£145,000	Terraced	Freehold	17, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Sep 2022	£185,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	37, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
May 2021	£124,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	23, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Dec 2019	£70,000	Terraced	Freehold	19, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Feb 2019	£133,950	Terraced	Freehold	29, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Jan 2016	£85,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	37, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Dec 2014	£113,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	58, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Oct 2014	£117,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	58, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Aug 2012	£105,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	43, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Aug 2010	£121,000	Terraced	Freehold	29, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Jun 2007	£107,500	Terraced	Freehold	17, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Dec 2006	£112,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	21, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Sep 2005	£95,000	Terraced	Freehold	25, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Mar 2004	£83,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	58, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Jun 2003	£72,950	Semi Detached	Freehold	78, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
May 2003	£71,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	21, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Oct 2002	£59,950	Semi Detached	Freehold	58, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Mar 2002	£58,000	Terraced	Freehold	25, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Dec 2001	£55,500	Terraced	Freehold	25, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Dec 1999	£36,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	70, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Nov 1999	£42,000	Terraced	Freehold	54, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Aug 1999	£26,500	Terraced	Freehold	17, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Jul 1999	£38,000	Terraced	Freehold	39, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Apr 1999	£34,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	21, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Dec 1997	£33,750	Semi Detached	Freehold	47, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
May 1997	£33,500	Terraced	Freehold	54, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Oct 1995	£37,500	Semi Detached	Freehold	60, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ
Aug 1995	£37,000	Semi Detached	Freehold	78, Rivers Street, Wigan, WN5 8NJ

Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN5 8NJ .

Average download speed: 131.7 Mbps
Maximum download speed: 550 Mbps
Average upload speed: 17 Mbps
Maximum upload speed: 75 Mbps
Average data usage (per month): 368 GB

Broadband speeds and the number of connections in WN5 8NJ

less than 2Mbps	2Mbps - 5Mbps	5Mbps - 10Mbps	10Mbps - 20Mbps	30Mbps - 300Mbps	over 300 Mbps
0	0	0	1	17	1

Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet providers in 2023.