WN5 8PL - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN5 8PL
WN5 8PL - Overview
| Postcode | WN5 8PL |
| 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 8PL - Map and Location information
| Easting | 353611 |
| Northing | 0405769 |
| Latitude | 53.5464973 |
| Longitude | -2.7015619 |
WN5 8PL - 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 018 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 018B |
| 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 WN5 8PL
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 8PL.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode WN5 8PL.
Schools nearby WN5 8PL.
Our data contains 20 schools nearby the
postcode WN5 8PL.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN5 8PL. 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 8PL
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | £215,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 29, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jul 2021 | £164,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 13, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jun 2021 | £147,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 8, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Apr 2021 | £152,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 6, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Feb 2021 | £142,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 10, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jan 2021 | £135,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 14, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jul 2020 | £185,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1b, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Nov 2019 | £202,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 16, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Nov 2019 | £195,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 4, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Oct 2019 | £145,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 12, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jun 2019 | £205,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 23, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| May 2019 | £202,500 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Nov 2018 | £169,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 21, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Mar 2018 | £134,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 29, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Feb 2017 | £172,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 4, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Oct 2015 | £154,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1b, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Dec 2014 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 5, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Sep 2014 | £155,800 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 5, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Nov 2013 | £148,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 25, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Feb 2013 | £155,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1b, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Feb 2013 | £149,750 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1a, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jun 2011 | £120,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 7, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Feb 2011 | £145,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 11, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jul 2009 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 30, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Oct 2006 | £187,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 23, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Mar 2006 | £150,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 5, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Dec 2005 | £178,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Aug 2005 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 14, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Aug 2004 | £134,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 11, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jun 2002 | £110,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 16, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jun 2002 | £94,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 28, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| May 2002 | £105,000 | Detached | Freehold | 1, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Aug 2001 | £82,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 28, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Aug 2001 | £75,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 23, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| May 2001 | £59,995 | Detached | Freehold | 34, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Aug 2000 | £65,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 24, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Sep 1998 | £53,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 15, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jul 1998 | £60,000 | Detached | Freehold | 34, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jun 1998 | £58,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 7, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Aug 1997 | £59,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 25, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Jul 1997 | £43,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 31, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Dec 1996 | £51,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
| Apr 1996 | £50,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 11, Cambridge Road, Wigan, WN5 8PL |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN5 8PL .
- Average download speed: 231.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 24 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 544 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN5 8PL
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.