WN2 4GL 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 (4GL) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GL.
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 4GL 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 4GL postcode have the street address of Poolbank Close
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 19 individuals call the WN2 4GL postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN2 4GL is within the town of Hindley.
The WN2 4GL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN2 4GL are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in WN2 4GL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WN2 4GL
The telephone area code for WN2 4GL is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for WN2 4GL
| Latitude | 53.5262782265 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.54137485836 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN2 4GL
| 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 WN2 4GL
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) | 5.00% | 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) | 43.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 56.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | 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 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 52.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 76.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 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 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 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 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | 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) | 15.00% | 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 | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°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 10.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN2 4GL Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN2 4GL
| Average Mbps | 22.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.060 |
WN2 4GL has an average download speed of 22.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
381 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (51,212) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,133,048) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN2 4GL
| Average Mbps | 6.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.670 |
WN2 4GL has an average upload speed of 6.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,652 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
10% of postcodes (119,812) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,061,177) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN2 4GL Postcode
England Primary Schools
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Address: St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill, Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01942634688
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01942672611
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01942674312
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01942606834
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green, Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01942767768
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01942255406
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01942255396
England Secondary Schools
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact:
Hindley High School
Address: Hindley High School, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN2 4GL
TIME FOR TEETH HMP HINDLEY
Address: H M PRISON HINDLEY, GIBSON STREET, BICKERSHAW, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5TH
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3EA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 CROSS STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AT
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 CHURCH STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3RS
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
THE WESTHOUGHTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 53 PARK ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3BX
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN2 4GL
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 760 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255700
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
BORSDANE AVENUE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT3, BORSDANE AVENUE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, WN2 3QN
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 257548
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 680983
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, OMEROD HOUSE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883848
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, ATHERLEIGH WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5RZ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 266811
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN2 4GL
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 59 MARKET STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AE
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS
Address: 102 MARKET STREET, ST HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AY
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS
Address: 14 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0DN
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (ATHERTON)
Address: 15 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN2 4GL
BURZA NA
Address: 806 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255765
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483960
TRIVEDI A
Address: THE SURGERY, 4 - 12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 607627
MEADOWVIEW SURGERY
Address: ORMEROD HOUSE, ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481060
DR VASANTH
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, NELSON STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481040
Transport Links near WN2 4GL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN2 4GL
- Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 2.46 milesDriving Time: 5.41 minutes - Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WXDistance: 2.67 milesDriving Time: 6.74 minutes - Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 2.98 milesDriving Time: 7.00 minutes - Atherton
Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RHDistance: 2.98 milesDriving Time: 6.92 minutes - Hindley
Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJDistance: 2.99 milesDriving Time: 7.42 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN2 4GL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN2 4GL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN2 4GL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvonne Fovargue |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN2 4GL 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 4GL 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 4GL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £144,950 | £144,950 | £144,950 | 1 |
| 2015 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN2 4GL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN2 4GL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 0.74 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 2.49 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Ladies Lane, Hindley, WIGAN, WN2 2QA | 2.68 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Asda |
| Asda, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 2.71 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Asda |
| Aldi, Leighbrook Way, LEIGH, WN7 5AR | 2.82 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN2 4GL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 4.72 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.29 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.29 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 5.96 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 1.69 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 1.69 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 1.93 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 2.27 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 1.93 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 2.90 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 3.96 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 4.77 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 4.80 miles | Directions from WN2 4GL to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |