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About Plank Lane
Plank Lane is a street located in the town of Leigh. The street has a length of approximately 1,305 metres.
Plank Lane is located within the Wigan District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
Plank Lane has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 44102616, 44122041 and 44103795 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Plank Lane is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 172.11 miles North West from central London., 12.75 miles West from Manchester, 18.9 miles East from Liverpool and 25.24 miles North East from Chester.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Plank Lane
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Robinson & Lyon | 77 Newton Road Lowton Warrington Cheshire WA3 1EL | Visit Website |
| Hamiltons Estate Agents | 90 St. Helens Road Leigh WN7 4HW | Visit Website |
| Jigsaw Homes Group | Turner House King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 53.494196 |
| Longitude | -2.552099 |
| OS Easting (X): | 363376 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 399890 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ634999 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Frequently asked Questions for Plank Lane
What Council (Local Authority) is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the local authority area of Wigan Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the ward of Leigh West.
What County is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester.
What Constituency is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the constituency of Leigh.
What Part of the UK is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the Greater Manchester Council area.
What Police Force area is Plank Lane in?
Plank Lane is located within the Greater Manchester Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Plank Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Heath Lane | junction |
| Winward Street | junction |
| Mitchell Street | junction |
| Common Lane | junction |
| Johnson Close | junction |
| Hayes Street | junction |
| Hayes Street | junction |
| Horrocks Street | junction |
| Felthouse Drive | junction |
| Armfield Grove | junction |
| Tinsley Green Way | junction |
| Crankwood Road | junction |
| Slag Lane | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Plank Lane
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
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| Sunset | 20:27 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Plank Lane
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 23 April 2024 at 17:00 (11.67 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.2°C (51.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032041 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 38.73 |
| Area Population | 1482.00 |
| Male Population | 718.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 764.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 54 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006327 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 033E |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001319 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 033 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Leigh |
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| Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY |
| 01942 260081 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions from Plank Lane to Morrisons Leigh |
| Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 1, PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942262646 |
| Distance: 1.06 Miles |
| Directions from Plank Lane to Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
| Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
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| Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, England, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942 507888 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions from Plank Lane to Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
| Asda Leigh |
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| Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ |
| 01942 676874 |
| Distance: 1.3 Miles |
| Directions from Plank Lane to Asda Leigh |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 15.2 | 3 | >=30 | Y | 20 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Telephone Number: 01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Leigh |
| The Member of Parliament is James Grundy |
| Details for the MP James Grundy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Grundy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election James Grundy won with a majority of 1,965 the result was Con gain from Lab Coop. The total electorate was 77,417 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Leigh West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01942606395
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01942674226
Leigh Central Primary School
Address: Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01942673810
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School, Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01942673889
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01942672825
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington, West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01942673667
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01942671389
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01942671442
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01942606834
Gilded Hollins Community School
Address: Gilded Hollins Community School, St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01942678903
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Address: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Newton Road, Lowton, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA3 1EW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01942769710
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Address: Lowton Junior and Infant School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01942673213
Lowton West Primary School
Address: Lowton West Primary School, Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2ED
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01942724865
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE Primary School, Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01942201140
England Secondary Schools
Golborne High School
Address: Golborne High School, Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01942726842
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Plank Lane
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Plank Lane
LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE
Address: LEIGH STADIUM, SALE WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4JY
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483121
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
SLAG LANE MC
Address: 216 SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 715200
BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY
Address: 36 BRAITHWAITE ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2HY
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 718221
WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483960
TRIVEDI A
Address: THE SURGERY, 4 - 12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 607627
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Plank Lane
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Plank Lane
BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGH)
Address: 47-49 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 220B SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
GILL OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LEIGH)
Address: 10 SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
SIMPLY EYES
Address: 24 HEATH STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3AD
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hindley Station is 3.46 miles away.
Address: Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ
Hindley is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Hindley Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Daisy Hill Station is 3.46 miles away.
Address: Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Daisy Hill is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Daisy Hill Station is staffed on a full time basis.