The WN2 postcode district is a postal district located in the WN Wigan postcode area with a population of 53,812 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the WN2 postcode district is 15.42 square miles which is 39.93 square kilometres or 9,866.55 acres.
Currently, the WN2 district has about 1246 postcode units spread across 5 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,000 postcodes. With 1246 postcodes already in use, this leaves 754 units available.
The largest settlement in the WN2 postal code is Hindley followed by Hindley Green, and Aspull.
The WN2 Postcode shares a border with WN3 (WIGAN, Ince, Winstanley), WN4 (Ashton-in-Makerfield), WN7 (LEIGH), BL5 (Westhoughton, BOLTON, Over Hulton), BL6 (Horwich, Lostock, Blackrod) and WN1 (WIGAN, Standish, Ince).
The primary settlement in the WN2 postcode district is Aspull in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Other significant settlements in the district include Haigh, Hindley, Ince, Platt Bridge, Bickershaw, Hindley Green, Abram, Bamfurlong, and the town of Wigan. The WN2 postcode district is located in Greater Manchester, England. The most significant post town in the district is Wigan.
For the district WN2, we have data on 5 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector WN2 1, covers Aspull and Wigan and Haigh in Greater Manchester. The sector WN2 2, covers Ince and Hindley in Greater Manchester. The sector WN2 3, covers Hindley and Platt Bridge in Greater Manchester. The sector WN2 4, covers Hindley Green and Hindley in Greater Manchester. The sector WN2 5, covers Platt Bridge and Abram in Greater Manchester.
Map of the WN2 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the WN2 District: the district mostly encompasses the Wigan District (B) (1257 postcodes), and finally, the Bolton District (B) area (3 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in WN2
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 16/10/2023 | £120,500 | Chestnut Grove, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QJ |
| 16/10/2023 | £147,000 | Salisbury Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4DU |
| 06/10/2023 | £130,000 | Camberwell Crescent, Wigan, WN2 1BB |
| 02/10/2023 | £86,000 | Pilkington Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2RF |
| 29/09/2023 | £193,000 | Stratton Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5HR |
| 28/09/2023 | £85,000 | Neville Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BL |
| 28/09/2023 | £57,000 | Liverpool Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3HU |
| 25/09/2023 | £49,000 | Ingram Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 3TN |
| 15/09/2023 | £171,500 | Bramblewood, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BF |
| 14/09/2023 | £110,000 | Sandy Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4DB |
Weather Forecast for WN2
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 32.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 29.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 31.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
Where is the WN2 Postcode District?
The data suggests that the postcode district WN2 is located in the town of Wigan. It is worth noting that Wigan is situated near several other towns, including Leigh to the South East, Newton-le-Willows to the South West, Bolton to the North East, Skelmersdale to the West, Chorley to the North, Warrington to the South, and Leyland to the North West. Additionally, the distance between Wigan and the center of London is approximately 174.5 miles.
The district is within the post town of WIGAN.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The WN2 Postcode District is in the Greater Manchester North West region of Greater Manchester within the North West (England).
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| WN2 1 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN2 2 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN2 3 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN2 4 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN2 5 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| W | N | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| W | N | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £475 | £475 | £475 |
| 2 | £550 | £825 | £663 |
| 3 | £625 | £1,300 | £825 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £75,000 | £600,000 | £308,333 | |
| 1 | £80,000 | £84,995 | £82,498 |
| 2 | £45,000 | £270,000 | £135,697 |
| 3 | £90,000 | £475,000 | £202,948 |
| 4 | £140,000 | £800,000 | £334,807 |
| 5 | £340,000 | £950,000 | £605,000 |
| 6 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 15 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the WN2 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wigan | Borron Shaw | 63 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AE | 01942 368289 | 25 |
 | Wigan | Regan & Hallworth | 10-12 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN | 01942 925393 | 22 |
 | Westhoughton | Entwistle Green | 11 Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3AJ | 01942 918738 | 12 |
 | Wigan | Breakey & Co | Breakey & Co Estate Agents, 57-59 Ormskirk Road, Saddle Junction, Wigan, WN5 9EA | 01942 590036 | 11 |
 | covering Wigan | Purplebricks | Suite 7 First Floor Cranmore Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4RZ | 020 3907 3656 | 10 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £215,906 | 160 | £209,512 | 155 | £219,519 | 152 | £205,361 | 135 |
| Semi-Detached | £129,709 | 329 | £118,633 | 292 | £114,902 | 281 | £109,286 | 250 |
| Terraced | £85,838 | 331 | £83,641 | 286 | £84,639 | 295 | £84,756 | 258 |
| Flats | £89,950 | 22 | £94,078 | 25 | £78,067 | 15 | £60,352 | 25 |