WA3 2AJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WA3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2AJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WA which means Warrington.
- Postal District. In our case WA3.
- Postal Sector. In our case WA3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AJ.
The regional mail center for the post area WA is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WA3 2AJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BIRCHWOOD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WA3 2AJ postcode have the street address of Hesketh Meadow Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WA3 2AJ postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WARRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WA3 2AJ is within the town of Golborne.
The WA3 2AJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WA3 2AJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced, mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in WA3 2AJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WA3 2AJ
| Latitude | 53.4741123596 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.55818711156 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WA3 2AJ
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| Explorer 1:25,000 276 Bolton, Wigan and Warrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 109 Manchester Bolton & Warrington | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for WA3 2AJ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 56.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 54.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 75.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 75.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 28.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 29.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WA3 2AJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For WA3 2AJ
| Average Mbps | 115.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
WA3 2AJ has an average download speed of 115.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
632 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
76% of postcodes (904,863) have slower broadband speeds.
24% of postcodes (279,146) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WA3 2AJ
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
WA3 2AJ has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WA3 2AJ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Lowton Church of England High School
Address: Lowton Church of England High School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01942767040
Golborne High School
Address: Golborne High School, Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01942726842
England Primary Schools
Gilded Hollins Community School
Address: Gilded Hollins Community School, St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ
Distance: 0.73 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: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01942769710
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Address: Lowton Junior and Infant School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AW
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01942673213
Lowton West Primary School
Address: Lowton West Primary School, Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2ED
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01942724865
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Address: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton, Cranham Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01942671528
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE Primary School, Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PW
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01942201140
Golborne Community Primary School
Address: Golborne Community Primary School, Talbot Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3NN
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WA3 2AJ
CHURCH LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WOODGATE, 71A CHURCH LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2QZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
LOWTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 STONE CROSS LANE NORTH, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2SA
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 107-109 HIGH STREET, GOLBOURNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3BZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
HOB HEY LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4NQ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AU
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 KING STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4LR
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WA3 2AJ
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 5 OAKLANDS ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2LA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 672603
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 36 BRAITHWAITE ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2HY
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 714511
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE, LEIGH CAMPUS, LEIGH STADIUM, SALE WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4JY
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 677364
GPHARMACY DIRECT
Address: UNIT 9, QUEEN STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE, WA3 3AF
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 346664
WELL
Address: 97-99 HIGH STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3BU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 726054
GOLBORNE LATE NIGHT CHEMIST
Address: 98 HIGH STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3DA
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 714014
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WA3 2AJ
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 220B SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
SIMPLY EYES
Address: 24 HEATH STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3AD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON OPTICIANS (CULCHETH)
Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4HA
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON OPTICIANS - WARRINGTON
Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4EG
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
GILL OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WA3 2AJ
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Address: 208C NEWTON ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2AQ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 557743
KADIYALA V
Address: THE SURGERY, 208C NEWTON ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2BZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673962
BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY
Address: 36 BRAITHWAITE ROAD, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2HY
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 718221
SLAG LANE MC
Address: 216 SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 715200
LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE
Address: LEIGH STADIUM, SALE WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4JY
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483121
HIGH STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GOLBORNE HEALTH CENTRE, KID GLOVE ROAD, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, WA3 3GS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481600
Transport Links near WA3 2AJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WA3 2AJ
- Newton-le-Willows
Newton-le-Willows station, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SFDistance: 3.82 milesDriving Time: 6.05 minutes - Earlestown
Earlestown station, Railway View, Earlestown, Merseyside, WA12 9AUDistance: 4.63 milesDriving Time: 7.78 minutes - Bryn
Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0ARDistance: 5.57 milesDriving Time: 9.75 minutes - Padgate
Padgate station, Station Road, Padgate, Cheshire, WA2 0QSDistance: 5.85 milesDriving Time: 9.64 minutes - Birchwood
Birchwood station, Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Cheshire, WA3 7PUDistance: 9.06 milesDriving Time: 12.32 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WA3 2AJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WA3 2AJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WA3 2AJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Leigh Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact James Grundy |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WA3 2AJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wigan District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wigan District at the following link Wigan District.How much is the Council Tax?
Wigan District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wigan District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WA3 2AJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wigan council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in WA3 2AJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £210,500 | £210,500 | £210,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £175,745 | £362,873 | 2 |
| 2019 | £60,375 | £179,995 | £98,394 | 5 |
| 2021 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WA3 2AJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WA3 2AJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Sale Way, Leigh Sports Village, LEIGH, WN7 4JY | 2.47 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Bridge Street 95, Warrington, WA3 3XT | 2.65 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Lidl |
| Asda, Edge Green Lane, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3SP | 3.22 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Asda |
| Aldi, King Street, LEIGH, WN7 4LJ | 3.40 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Common Lane, Culcheth, WARRINGTON, WA3 4EH | 3.45 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WA3 2AJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Winwick Quay, Newton Road, Warrington, WA2 8RD | 3.79 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Winwick Quay, Newton Road |
| 31 Bridge Street, Warrington, Wa1 2ex, Warrington, WA1 2EX | 6.07 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to 31 Bridge Street, Warrington, Wa1 2ex |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 6.15 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 7.43 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3JD | 1.38 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to McDonald's, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3JD |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.15 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB | 2.29 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 2.46 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.15 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 3.36 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, Burtonwood Motorway Services Area, M62, Great Sankey, WARRINGTON, WA5 3AX | 5.11 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to KFC Burtonwood - M62 East Services |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 5.16 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 6.22 miles | Directions from WA3 2AJ to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |