WN1 2DX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2DX) 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 WN which means Wigan.
- Postal District. In our case WN1.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DX.
The regional mail center for the post area WN 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 WN1 2DX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN1 2DX postcode have the street address of Walkden Avenue East
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN1 2DX postcode is home to a bustling 91 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN1 2DX is within the town of Wigan.
The WN1 2DX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN1 2DX are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in WN1 2DX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WN1 2DX
The telephone area code for WN1 2DX is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for WN1 2DX
| Latitude | 53.55507632 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.63306684284 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN1 2DX
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 285 Southport and Chorley | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 276 Bolton, Wigan and Warrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 108 Liverpool | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for WN1 2DX
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 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 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | 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 | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 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 | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 28.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 29.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°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 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN1 2DX Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN1 2DX
| Average Mbps | 109.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 74.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WN1 2DX has an average download speed of 109.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
724 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
73% of postcodes (866,868) have slower broadband speeds.
27% of postcodes (317,049) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN1 2DX
| Average Mbps | 14.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WN1 2DX has an average upload speed of 14.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,042 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
57% of postcodes (675,085) have slower upload speeds.
42% of postcodes (497,514) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN1 2DX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan, Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01942246376
St William's Catholic Primary School
Address: St William's Catholic Primary School, Ince Green Lane, Ince-in-Makerfield, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2DG
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01942235782
Ince CofE Primary School
Address: Ince CofE Primary School, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01942704129
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Address: Britannia Bridge Primary School, Winifred Street, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4SD
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01942760036
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catharine's CofE Primary School, Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01942733081
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01942244361
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01942206733
Mab's Cross Primary School
Address: Mab's Cross Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01942749200
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01942776188
Woodfield Primary School
Address: Woodfield Primary School, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01942243675
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Address: Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School, Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01942244354
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01942231478
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Address: Beech Hill Community Primary School, Netherby Road, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PT
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01942243582
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01942748618
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Address: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01942768801
Rose Bridge Academy
Address: Rose Bridge Academy, Holt Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3HD
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Wigan UTC
Address: Wigan UTC, New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RP
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic High School, Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01942510715
England Higher Schools
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: Wigan and Leigh College, PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN1 2DX
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
FLORENCE HOUSE
Address: 100 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN ORTHODONTIC GROUP
Address: 2-6 KING STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1BS
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN1 2DX
ALLIED PHARMACY (MESNES STREET)
Address: 91A MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1QJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244666
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORE, CENTRAL PARK WAY, WIGAN, WN1 1XE
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 936396
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 11 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1QP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242532
ENGLAND PHARMACY
Address: 280 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242895
BOOTS
Address: THE GRAND ARCADE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1BH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242788
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244566
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN1 2DX
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (MESNES RD, WIGAN)
Address: 55 MESNES ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2DF
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS
Address: TESCO, WIGAN LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XS
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
THE SPECTACLE CENTRE - WIGAN
Address: UNIT 9G-10G, NEW MARKET HALL, WIGAN, WN1 1PW
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
ROBERTS OPTICIANS
Address: 42 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN1 2DX
DR SEABROOK
Address: 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 231965
MESNES VIEW SURGERY
Address: 93 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1ST
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242350
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 278 GIDLOW LANE, BEECH HILL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807807
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY
Address: SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 243649
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482000
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3NH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244414
Transport Links near WN1 2DX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN1 2DX
- Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BBDistance: 1.32 milesDriving Time: 3.16 minutes - Wigan North Western
Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJDistance: 1.40 milesDriving Time: 3.38 minutes - Ince (Manchester)
Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DADistance: 2.10 milesDriving Time: 4.85 minutes - Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HXDistance: 3.14 milesDriving Time: 6.88 minutes - Hindley
Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJDistance: 3.46 milesDriving Time: 7.71 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN1 2DX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN1 2DX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN1 2DX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wigan Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Lisa Nandy |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN1 2DX 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 WN1 2DX 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 WN1 2DX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £158,000 | £168,000 | £163,000 | 2 |
| 2012 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £142,000 | £167,000 | £154,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £147,000 | £165,000 | £156,500 | 3 |
| 2017 | £150,000 | £165,000 | £157,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £149,300 | £149,300 | £149,300 | 1 |
| 2020 | £160,500 | £160,500 | £160,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £210,000 | £230,000 | £220,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £280,000 | £240,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN1 2DX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN1 2DX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UW | 0.76 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Iceland |
| Lidl, Darlington Street, WIGAN, WN1 1DL | 1.37 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Lidl |
| Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA | 1.76 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Asda |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 2.06 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Aldi |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 3.68 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN1 2DX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 1.15 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.99 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.99 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 5.80 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 0.48 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 0.63 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 1.24 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 2.58 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 1.14 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 1.38 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 2.56 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 4.46 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 4.73 miles | Directions from WN1 2DX to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |