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



WN5 8RJ - Overview

Postcode WN5 8RJ
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 8RJ - Map and Location information

Easting 353126
Northing 0404883
Latitude 53.5384903
Longitude -2.7087481

WN5 8RJ - 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 018A
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 8RJ

Yvonne Fovargue
    Yvonne Fovargue
  • Name: Yvonne Fovargue
  • Party: Labour
  • Constituency: Makerfield
  • Start Date: 06-05-2010
Josh Simons MP
    Josh Simons
  • Name: Josh Simons
  • Party: Labour
  • Constituency: Makerfield
  • Start Date: 04-07-2024

Recent crimes reported nearby WN5 8RJ.

Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby to WN5 8RJ, from Jan 2022 to Nov 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same 2011 Census LSOA area. WN5 8RJ is in the Wigan 018A 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 8RJ ( LSOA Area - Wigan 018A ) may have differing population numbers.

Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN5 8RJ .

Month Reported by Location Crime type Last outcome
Aug 2023 Metropolitan Police Service On or near Rugby Drive Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified

Schools nearby WN5 8RJ.

Our data contains 20 schools nearby the postcode WN5 8RJ. The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN5 8RJ. 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 8RJ

Date Price Property Type Leasehold / Freehold Address
Jul 2024 £287,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 17, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 2023 £268,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 15, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Nov 2021 £230,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 2, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jun 2021 £300,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 16, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
May 2021 £190,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 41, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Feb 2020 £277,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 38, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 2019 £168,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 43, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Apr 2019 £280,000 Detached Leasehold 13, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Apr 2019 £246,000 Terraced Leasehold 14, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jun 2018 £225,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 32, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Mar 2018 £200,000 Semi Detached Freehold 51, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Sep 2017 £160,000 Terraced Leasehold 40, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 2017 £215,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 19, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
May 2017 £245,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 38, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Apr 2017 £175,250 Terraced Leasehold 5, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Mar 2017 £158,000 Semi Detached Freehold 51, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Feb 2017 £247,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 6, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Nov 2016 £203,000 Semi Detached Freehold 44, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Oct 2016 £211,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 42, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
May 2016 £192,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 23, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Mar 2016 £212,995 Semi Detached Leasehold 49, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Mar 2016 £140,000 Semi Detached Freehold 44, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
May 2014 £179,950 Semi Detached Leasehold 22, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jan 2012 £143,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 4, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Nov 2011 £140,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 17, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 2011 £185,000 Terraced Leasehold 26, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Oct 2010 £210,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 16, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jul 2010 £154,950 Semi Detached Leasehold 48, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jul 2009 £125,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 1, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Nov 2008 £135,950 Semi Detached Leasehold 45, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 2008 £167,500 Semi Detached Leasehold 42, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 2005 £163,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 18, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jul 2004 £160,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 32, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
May 2003 £102,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 6, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jul 2002 £86,000 Terraced Leasehold 26, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Aug 1999 £71,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 31, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Jun 1999 £62,950 Semi Detached Leasehold 49, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Apr 1998 £60,000 Semi Detached Leasehold 29, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ
Sep 1995 £26,000 Terraced Leasehold 12, Heyes Road, Wigan, WN5 8RJ

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

  • Average download speed: 177.6 Mbps
  • Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
  • Average upload speed: 16 Mbps
  • Maximum upload speed: 115 Mbps
  • Average data usage (per month): 415 GB
Broadband speeds and the number of connections in WN5 8RJ
less than 2Mbps 2Mbps - 5Mbps 5Mbps - 10Mbps 10Mbps - 20Mbps 30Mbps - 300Mbps over 300 Mbps
0 0 0 8 33 6
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet providers in 2023.

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