WA3 5QE 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 (5QE) 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 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QE.

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 5QE 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 5QE postcode have the street address of Jennetts Lane.

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the WA3 5QE postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of WARRINGTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.

WA3 5QE is within the town of Leigh.

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Map Coordinates for WA3 5QE

Latitude	53.4793057629
Longitude	-2.48891253031

Ordnance Survey Maps for WA3 5QE

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
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 5QE

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	5.00%	ENE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 9 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	9.00%	NE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	N 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	19.00%	NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	61.00%	NW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	57.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	53.00%	W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	48.00%	WSW 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	48.00%	SW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	45.00%	SSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	15.00%	SSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	15.00%	WSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	WNW 4 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	9.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	11.00%	S 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	18.00%	NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	13.00%	NW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	NNW 7 mph

Schools within a five minute drive of WA3 5QE Postcode

England Primary Schools

Glazebury CofE (Aided) Primary School

Address: Glazebury CofE (Aided) Primary School, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5LZ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact:

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ

Distance: 0.73 miles

Contact:

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Address: St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh, Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS

Distance: 1.06 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942672730

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ

Distance: 0.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942672614

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near WA3 5QE

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 96-98 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD

Distance: 1.07 miles

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DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 3 AND 5 BEDFORD STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1BX

Distance: 1.55 miles

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DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 14 KING STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4LR

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact: :

B C KELLY AND M A VALLELY

Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 396 MANCHESTER ROAD, ASTLEY, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 7DY

Distance: 1.80 miles

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AVENUE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES

Distance: 1.82 miles

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DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 26 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AU

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near WA3 5QE

MANOR PHARMACY

Address: 90-92 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 674283

TIMS & PARKER PHARMACY

Address: LEIGH HEALTH PARK, DERBY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PD

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 673436

PEAK PHARMACY

Address: 11 COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RF

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 672532

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: TESCO STORES, SPINNING JENNY WAY, LEIGH, WN7 4BA

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 502547

PEAK PHARMACY

Address: 76 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NP

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 673616

BOOTS

Address: 29-31 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 671719

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near WA3 5QE

GILL OPTICIANS

Address: UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG

Distance: 1.60 miles

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VISION EXPRESS (LEIGH)

Address: 10 SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG

Distance: 1.60 miles

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SPECSAVERS (LEIGH)

Address: 47-49 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB

Distance: 1.66 miles

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BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS

Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA

Distance: 1.77 miles

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CROMPTON OPTICIANS - WARRINGTON

Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4EG

Distance: 2.23 miles

Contact: :

CROMPTON OPTICIANS (CULCHETH)

Address: 6 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 4HA

Distance: 2.24 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near WA3 5QE

LILFORD & PENNINGTON PARK SURGERY

Address: THE BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 483438

FOXLEIGH FAMILY SURGERY

Address: HENRY STREET, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 2PE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 481800

PREMIER HEALTH TEAM

Address: BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, WN7 2PE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 481851

LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE

Address: BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 481830

OLD HENRY STREET MED CTR

Address: OLD HENRY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PG

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 680109

BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RB

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 681880

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Transport Links near WA3 5QE

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: WA3 5QE

Atherton
Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Distance: 4.54 miles
Driving Time: 12.48 minutes
Glazebrook
Glazebrook station, Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Cheshire, WA3 5BA
Distance: 5.34 miles
Driving Time: 11.01 minutes
Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Distance: 5.76 miles
Driving Time: 13.13 minutes
Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Distance: 5.81 miles
Driving Time: 12.33 minutes
Irlam
Irlam station, Station Road, Irlam, Greater Manchester, M44 5AB
Distance: 7.46 miles
Driving Time: 17.14 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near WA3 5QE

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near WA3 5QE

M60 J13

Distance: 5.95 miles

Driving Time: 10.19 minutes

M62 J10

Distance: 6.87 miles

Driving Time: 9.97 minutes

M602 J1

Distance: 7.03 miles

Driving Time: 11.61 minutes

M62 J12

Distance: 7.25 miles

Driving Time: 11.83 minutes

M62 J11

Distance: 9.27 miles

Driving Time: 12.28 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the WA3 5QE Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Leigh Co Const
Member or Parliament	James Grundy
Contact Details	Contact James Grundy
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the WA3 5QE 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 5QE 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.

Libraries

Postcodes near the WA3 5QE Postcode

WA3 5QL East Lancashire Road WA3 5NR Hurst Mill Lane WA3 5NT Leigh End

What Popular Supermarkets are near the WA3 5QE Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near WA3 5QE
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NP	2.50 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Iceland
Aldi, King Street, LEIGH, WN7 4LJ	2.65 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Aldi
Morrisons, Sale Way, Leigh Sports Village, LEIGH, WN7 4JY	3.01 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Morrisons
Asda, Leigh Road, LEIGH, WN7 1QX	3.07 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Asda
Iceland, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ	3.41 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the WA3 5QE Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near WA3 5QE
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Trafford Centre, M17 8AA	5.83 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Trafford Centre
Winwick Quay, Newton Road, Warrington, WA2 8RD	5.88 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Winwick Quay, Newton Road
Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY	7.03 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park
31 Bridge Street, Warrington, Wa1 2ex, Warrington, WA1 2EX	7.58 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to 31 Bridge Street, Warrington, Wa1 2ex

Mcdonald's Restaurants near WA3 5QE
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB	1.66 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB
McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ	2.12 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ
McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ	2.25 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ
McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT	2.60 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT

KFC Restaurants near WA3 5QE
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ	2.12 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park
KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD	4.82 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre
KFC, Neary Way, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 7FP	5.48 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to KFC Manchester - Trafford Retail Park
KFC, The Orient, The Trafford Centre, MANCHESTER, M17 8EH	5.83 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to KFC Manchester - The Trafford Centre
KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG	6.11 miles	Directions from WA3 5QE to KFC Ashton in Makerfield