WN1 Postcode District
WN1 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Wigan Post town in Greater Manchester
The WN1 postcode district is located in the WN Wigan postal area, WN1 has a population of 20,041 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 4.51 square miles (11.67 square kilometres or 2,883.23 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WN1. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of WN1
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WN1 postcode district is Wigan, located in the county of Greater Manchester in England. Other significant settlements within this postcode district include Haigh, Standish, and Swinley. The most significant post town in this district is Wigan.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WN1 1, covers Wigan in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN1 2, covers Wigan and Standish in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN1 3, covers Wigan and Ince in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is WIGAN.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wigan District (B) (704 postal codes), and finally, the Bolton District (B) area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Standish | 1.67 | NW |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 2.50 | SSE |
| Adlington | 3.35 | NNE |
| Hindley | 3.39 | SE |
| Horwich | 3.94 | ENE |
| Westhoughton | 4.74 | ESE |
| Chorley | 5.62 | N |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 5.85 | S |
| Skelmersdale | 6.16 | WSW |
| Billinge | 6.40 | SSW |
| Atherton | 6.75 | ESE |
| Golborne | 6.89 | SSE |
| Leigh | 6.97 | SE |
| Haydock | 7.60 | SSW |
| Tyldesley | 7.87 | ESE |
| Rainford | 8.18 | SW |
| Bolton | 8.22 | E |
| Newton-le-Willows | 8.25 | S |
| Leyland | 8.47 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 712
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 3 | 217 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 189 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 1 | 144 |
| Standish | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 44 |
| Ince | WIGAN | WN1 3 | 26 |
| Ince | WIGAN | WN1 3 | 23 |
| Standish | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 20 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 3 | 19 |
| Ince | WIGAN | WN1 3 | 9 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 3 | 4 |
| Standish | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 4 |
| Standish | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 3 |
| Haigh | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 3 |
| Haigh | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 2 |
| Swinley | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 2 |
| Standish | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 1 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 1 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN1 2 | 1 |
Street list for WN1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MAYFLOWER COTTAGES | 2 |
| SPRINGFIELD STREET | 1 |
| MONUMENT ROAD | 1 |
| PARK ROAD B5375 | 1 |
| HIGHFIELD AVENUE | 1 |
| DICCONSON STREET | 1 |
| DICCONSON STREET | 1 |
| PLATT LANE | 1 |
| LORNE STREET | 1 |
| BARRACKS YARD | 1 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW MARKET STREET | WIGAN | 113 | WN1 1SE | View map | |
| THE GRAND ARCADE | WIGAN | 44 | WN1 1BH | View map | |
| WIGAN LANE | WIGAN | 43 | WN1 1XS | View map | |
| STANDISHGATE | WIGAN | 42 | WN1 1UW | View map | |
| WALLGATE | WIGAN | 42 | WN1 1BA | View map | |
| MESNES STREET | WIGAN | 41 | WN1 1QP | View map | |
| MARKET STREET | WIGAN | 35 | WN1 1HX | View map | |
| HALLGATE | WIGAN | 34 | WN1 1LR | View map | |
| MAKINSON ARCADE | WIGAN | 24 | WN1 1PL | View map | |
| LIBRARY STREET | WIGAN | 23 | WN1 1NU | View map | |
| SCHOLES | WIGAN | 19 | WN1 3SD | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | WIGAN | 15 | WN1 1PE | View map | |
| WHELLEY | WIGAN | 14 | WN1 3UB | View map | |
| ROYAL ARCADE | WIGAN | 13 | WN1 1QH | View map | |
| DARLINGTON STREET EAST | WIGAN | 12 | WN1 3BH | View map | |
| KING STREET | WIGAN | 11 | WN1 1BS | View map | |
| THE GALLERIES | WIGAN | 9 | WN1 1AR | View map | |
| CROMPTON STREET | WIGAN | 8 | WN1 1YP | View map | |
| MESNES ROAD | WIGAN | 8 | WN1 2DF | View map | |
| KING STREET WEST | WIGAN | 6 | WN1 1LP | View map |
Schools in the district
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Frog Lane , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 1HQ
Headteacher: Mr Martin Wood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wigan UTC
Phase: Secondary
Address:
New Market Street , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 1RP
Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Delahunt
Ofsted rating: Good
Wigan and Leigh College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Dawe (Interim Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Progress Schools Wigan
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 1RU
Headteacher: Mr Michael Hurn
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Mab's Cross Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Standishgate , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 1XL
Headteacher: Mrs A Poole (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Standishgate , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 1XL
Headteacher: Mrs L Vose (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Woodfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wigan Lane , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 2NT
Headteacher: Miss Anna Prior (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Rose Bridge Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 3HD
Headteacher: Headteacher B Bridden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Holt Street , Ince , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 3HD
Headteacher: Miss Lucy Cropper
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
CEWE School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
St Catherine's Vicarage , Catherine Terrace , Wigan , Greater Manchester
Postcode: WN1 3JW
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Jones
Ofsted rating: Good
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Scholefield Lane , Scholes , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 3LP
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Pittendreigh (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hardybutts , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 3RZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Hobden (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Turner Street , Off Greenough Street , Wigan
Postcode: WN1 3SU
Headteacher: Ms Rachel Lewis (Headteacher-Headof Centre)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan Orthodontic Centre | 2-6 KING STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1BS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 28 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Red Rose Dental Group | 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Florence House | 100 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Claremont Dental Surgery | MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sullivan Way Surgery | SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 243649 |
| 2 | Longshoot Medical Practice | LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3NH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 244414 |
| 3 | Dr Seabrook | 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 231965 |
| 4 | Mesnes View Surgery | 93 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1ST | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 242350 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollowood Chemist | 11 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1QP | PHARMACY | Call 01942 242532 |
| 2 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | TESCO STORE, CENTRAL PARK WAY, WIGAN, WN1 1XE | PHARMACY | Call 01616 936396 |
| 3 | Boots | THE GRAND ARCADE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1BH | PHARMACY | Call 01942 242788 |
| 4 | Allied Pharmacy (mesnes Street) | 91A MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1QJ | PHARMACY | Call 01942 244666 |
| 5 | Cohens Chemist | 234 SCHOLES, WIGAN, WN1 3NH | PHARMACY | Call 01942 244364 |
| 6 | Evergreen Pharmacy | 91A MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1QJ | PHARMACY | Call 01942 244666 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberts Opticians | 42 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (wigan) | 18 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Hepworth & Hall Opticians (mesnes Rd, Wigan) | 55 MESNES ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2DF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Conlon Opticians (wigan) | 9-11 MAKINSONS ARCADE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1PL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Vision Express | TESCO, WIGAN LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Wigan Vision Plus Limited (specsavers) | 3-5 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | The Spectacle Centre - Wigan | UNIT 9G-10G, NEW MARKET HALL, WIGAN, WN1 1PW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Jackson Opticians | 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £417,276 | 48 | £380,084 | 55 | £360,009 | 29 | £396,499 | 41 |
| Semi-detached | £233,943 | 105 | £218,367 | 111 | £205,790 | 92 | £213,403 | 111 |
| Terraced | £145,465 | 111 | £139,007 | 120 | £128,518 | 105 | £134,926 | 143 |
| Flats | £138,538 | 26 | £101,932 | 41 | £113,695 | 95 | £108,171 | 47 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Wigan Wallgate
CRS Code: WGW
Operator: NT
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Wigan North Western
CRS Code: WGN
Operator: VT
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Avanti West Coast
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.63
Average Driving Distance: 4.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 705
M6 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.67
Average Driving Distance: 5.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 590
M6 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.99
Average Driving Distance: 4.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 705
M61 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.50
Average Driving Distance: 5.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 705
M61 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.74
Average Driving Distance: 6.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 23
M58 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.81
Average Driving Distance: 8.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 90
M61 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.96
Average Driving Distance: 7.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
M6 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.04
Average Driving Distance: 9.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WN1 1 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN1 2 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN1 3 | Wigan Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | N | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| W | N | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the WN1 postal code is WIGAN followed by Standish, and Ince.
The WN1 Postcode shares a border with PR7 (CHORLEY, Euxton, Buckshaw Village), WN2 (Hindley, Hindley Green, Aspull) and WN6 (Standish, WIGAN, Shevington).
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