WN2 1BT is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1BT) 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 WN2.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN2 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BT.
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 WN2 1BT postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN2 1BT postcode have the street address of Ash Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN2 1BT postcode is home to a bustling 36 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN2 1BT is within the town of Wigan.
The WN2 1BT postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN2 1BT are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, end-terraced and mid-terraced.
Most properties in WN2 1BT 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 WN2 1BT
The telephone area code for WN2 1BT is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for WN2 1BT
| Latitude | 53.5575616218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.60084417338 |
Weather Forecast for WN2 1BT
Tue 14th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Wed 15th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | E 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 45.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 51.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 40.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 42.00% | E 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 38.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 32.00% | N 4 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 39.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 16.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 33.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN2 1BT Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN2 1BT
| Average Mbps | 77.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
WN2 1BT has an average download speed of 77.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
706 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
54% of postcodes (635,002) have slower broadband speeds.
46% of postcodes (548,933) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN2 1BT
| Average Mbps | 13.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
WN2 1BT has an average upload speed of 13.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,579 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
52% of postcodes (615,006) have slower upload speeds.
47% of postcodes (558,056) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN2 1BT Postcode
England Primary Schools
Aspull Church Primary School
Address: Aspull Church Primary School, Bolton Road, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1QT
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01942746679
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Address: Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan, Holly Road, Aspull, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 1RU
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942832299
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: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01942246376
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catharine's CofE Primary School, Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01942733081
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Distance: 1.19 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: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01942206733
Mab's Cross Primary School
Address: Mab's Cross Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 1.22 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: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01942776188
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: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01942768801
Rose Bridge Academy
Address: Rose Bridge Academy, Holt Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3HD
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Wigan UTC
Address: Wigan UTC, New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN2 1BT
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 SCOT LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1YX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
FLORENCE HOUSE
Address: 100 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XP
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN2 1BT
NEW SPRINGS PHARMACY
Address: 21-23 WIGAN ROAD, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1DH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242147
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 234 SCHOLES, WIGAN, WN1 3NH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244364
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 142 HAIGH ROAD, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1XH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 831225
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 7 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 245652
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORE, CENTRAL PARK WAY, WIGAN, WN1 1XE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 936396
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 11 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1QP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242532
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN2 1BT
VISION EXPRESS
Address: TESCO, WIGAN LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (MESNES RD, WIGAN)
Address: 55 MESNES ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2DF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN VISION PLUS LIMITED (SPECSAVERS)
Address: 3-5 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WIGAN)
Address: 18 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN2 1BT
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3NH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244414
HIGHER INCE SURGERY
Address: INCE COMMUNITY CLINIC, MANCHESTER ROAD, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2DJ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483150
ASPULL SURGERY
Address: HAIGH ROAD, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1XH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 831263
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY
Address: SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 243649
DR SEABROOK
Address: 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 231965
MESNES VIEW SURGERY
Address: 93 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1ST
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242350
Transport Links near WN2 1BT
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN2 1BT
- Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BBDistance: 2.12 milesDriving Time: 4.98 minutes - Wigan North Western
Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJDistance: 2.19 milesDriving Time: 5.20 minutes - Ince (Manchester)
Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DADistance: 2.48 milesDriving Time: 5.65 minutes - Hindley
Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJDistance: 3.57 milesDriving Time: 7.93 minutes - Blackrod
Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JHDistance: 3.71 milesDriving Time: 7.70 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN2 1BT
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN2 1BT
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN2 1BT Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wigan Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Lisa Nandy |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN2 1BT 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 WN2 1BT 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 WN2 1BT
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £61,000 | £135,000 | £147,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 | 2 |
| 2022 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN2 1BT Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN2 1BT Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UW | 2.20 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Iceland |
| Lidl, Darlington Street, WIGAN, WN1 1DL | 2.41 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Lidl |
| Asda, Ladies Lane, Hindley, WIGAN, WN2 2QA | 2.66 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Asda |
| Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA | 3.66 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Asda |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 3.89 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN2 1BT Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 2.35 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.18 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 3.18 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 6.31 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 1.17 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 1.34 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 2.33 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 2.47 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 1.01 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 2.36 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.23 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 3.82 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 5.00 miles | Directions from WN2 1BT to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |