WN5 8QU - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN5 8QU
WN5 8QU - Overview
| Postcode | WN5 8QU |
| 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 8QU - Map and Location information
| Easting | 353278 |
| Northing | 0405019 |
| Latitude | 53.5397415 |
| Longitude | -2.7064750 |
WN5 8QU - 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 018 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 018C |
| 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 8QU
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 8QU.
Our data shows a total of 3 crimes nearby
to WN5 8QU, from Jan 2022
to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. WN5 8QU 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.
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 8QU ( LSOA Area
- Wigan 018C ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN5 8QU .
| 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 8QU.
Our data contains 20 schools nearby the
postcode WN5 8QU.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN5 8QU. 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 8QU
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | £195,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 287a, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Oct 2024 | £400,000 | Other | Leasehold | 299, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Apr 2024 | £420,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 301, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Mar 2024 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 277, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Mar 2023 | £400,000 | Other | Leasehold | 299 ~ 301, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Aug 2022 | £141,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 275, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jul 2020 | £270,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 291, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Mar 2020 | £240,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 305, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Mar 2019 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 228, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Oct 2018 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold | 263, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Mar 2017 | £79,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 265, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Aug 2016 | £82,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 265, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Feb 2016 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 228, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jun 2013 | £85,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 273, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jan 2012 | £221,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 293, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Dec 2009 | £107,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 273, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jan 2008 | £119,950 | Terraced | Leasehold | 275, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Nov 2007 | £118,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 267, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Oct 2007 | £245,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 250, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jul 2007 | £228,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 254, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Mar 2007 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold | 238, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Feb 2007 | £189,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 250, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Nov 2006 | £150,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 250, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Dec 2005 | £220,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 287a, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Dec 2005 | £95,500 | Terraced | Leasehold | 277, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| May 2004 | £94,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 275, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Apr 2004 | £168,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 289, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jun 2003 | £78,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 271, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| May 2002 | £53,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 275, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jun 2001 | £242,000 | Detached | Freehold | 287, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jun 2001 | £40,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 265, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jun 2000 | £95,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 287a, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jan 2000 | £87,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 295, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Dec 1999 | £26,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 269, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Nov 1999 | £41,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 273, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Oct 1999 | £87,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 293, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Jul 1999 | £25,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 277, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Oct 1998 | £80,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 254, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Sep 1997 | £39,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 271, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Feb 1996 | £18,300 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 265, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
| Sep 1995 | £34,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 267, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8QU |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN5 8QU .
- Average download speed: 233.1 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 16 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 346 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN5 8QU
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 7 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.