The WN6 postcode district is a postal district located in the WN Wigan postcode area with a population of 41,812 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the WN6 postcode district is 14.05 square miles which is 36.38 square kilometres or 8,989.06 acres.
Currently, the WN6 district has about 909 postcode units spread across 4 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,600 postcodes. With 909 postcodes already in use, this leaves 691 units available.
The largest settlement in the WN6 postal code is Standish followed by WIGAN, and Shevington.
The WN6 Postcode shares a border with PR7 (CHORLEY, Euxton, Buckshaw Village), WN3 (WIGAN, Ince, Winstanley), WN5 (WIGAN, Orrell, Billinge), L40 (Burscough, Scarisbrick, Mawdesley), WN8 (SKELMERSDALE, Upholland, Parbold) and WN1 (WIGAN, Standish, Ince).
The primary settlement in the WN6 postcode district is Standish, located in Wigan. Other significant settlements include Wrightington, Shevington, and Standish Lower Ground. The county in which these settlements are located is Greater Manchester in England. The most significant post town in this district is Wigan.
For the district WN6, we have data on 4 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector WN6 0, covers Standish in Greater Manchester. The sector WN6 7, covers Wigan in Greater Manchester. The sector WN6 8, covers Shevington and Wigan and Standish Lower Ground in Greater Manchester. The sector WN6 9, covers Wrightington and Appley Bridge in Lancashire. The sector WN6 9, covers Appley Bridge in Greater Manchester.
Map of the WN6 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the WN6 District: the district mostly encompasses the Wigan District (B) (814 postcodes), and finally, the West Lancashire District (B) area (109 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in WN6
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 27/10/2023 | £235,000 | Thirlmere Avenue, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AT |
| 20/09/2023 | £138,000 | Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HU |
| 15/09/2023 | £179,995 | Appley Lane South, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AR |
| 11/09/2023 | £113,000 | Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX |
| 08/09/2023 | £225,000 | Old Langtree Gardens, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0UT |
| 08/09/2023 | £195,000 | Whitehall Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9JY |
| 05/09/2023 | £130,000 | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7LZ |
| 01/09/2023 | £84,000 | St James Court, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0JQ |
| 01/09/2023 | £225,000 | Thurstan Close, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8GH |
| 01/09/2023 | £340,000 | Lynton Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7PR |
Where is the WN6 Postcode District?
The postcode district WN6 is located in Wigan. Wigan is surrounded by several nearby towns: Skelmersdale is located to the South West, Chorley to the North East, Leyland to the North, Ormskirk to the West, Newton-le-Willows to the South, Leigh to the South East, and Bolton to the East. Additionally, Wigan is approximately 179.81 miles away from the centre of London.
The district is within the post town of WIGAN.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The WN6 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Greater Manchester North West - Greater Manchester - North West (England)
- Chorley and West Lancashire - Lancashire - North West (England)
Weather Forecast for WN6
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 33.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 43.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | SE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 33.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 20.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 75.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 80.00% | SE 13 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 79.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 51.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 42.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 42.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 39.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 31.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 39.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 40.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| WN6 0 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN6 7 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN6 8 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN6 9 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| W | N | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| W | N | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £498 | £675 | £565 |
| 2 | £675 | £800 | £748 |
| 3 | £550 | £1,500 | £1,015 |
| 4 | £1,300 | £2,150 | £1,725 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £149,995 | £800,000 | £447,499 | |
| 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2 | £47,500 | £300,000 | £179,287 |
| 3 | £110,000 | £995,000 | £260,881 |
| 4 | £199,950 | £999,995 | £378,874 |
| 5 | £300,000 | £1,000,000 | £626,099 |
| 6 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the WN6 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wigan | Regan & Hallworth | 10-12 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN | 01942 925393 | 30 |
 | Standish | Tracy Phillips Estates | 1 High Street, Standish, WN6 0HA | 01257 445702 | 27 |
 | Wigan | Alan Batt Estate Agents | 78 Market Street Wigan WN1 1HX | 01942 559666 | 21 |
 | Standish | Breakey & Co | 2 High Street Standish Wigan WN6 0HL | 01257 441266 | 19 |
 | Wigan | Sapphire Homes | 80 Market Street, Wigan WN1 1HX | 01942 925220 | 16 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the WN6 Postcode District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £274,410 | 297 | £279,634 | 279 | £256,219 | 238 | £246,653 | 210 |
| Semi-Detached | £161,341 | 300 | £152,667 | 301 | £149,346 | 259 | £145,474 | 242 |
| Terraced | £109,253 | 199 | £110,393 | 237 | £100,693 | 216 | £108,157 | 188 |
| Flats | £122,183 | 29 | £113,051 | 17 | £93,833 | 12 | £116,846 | 13 |