WN2 5YT 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 (5YT) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case YT.
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 5YT 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 5YT postcode have the street address of McEllen Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN2 5YT postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN2 5YT is within the village of Abram.
The WN2 5YT postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN2 5YT are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in WN2 5YT are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WN2 5YT
| Latitude | 53.5048730435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.58595620533 |
Weather Forecast for WN2 5YT
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
Wed 8th 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) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | W 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN2 5YT Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN2 5YT
| Average Mbps | 69.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.210 |
WN2 5YT has an average download speed of 69.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
932 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (566,717) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (616,992) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN2 5YT
| Average Mbps | 18.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
WN2 5YT has an average upload speed of 18.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,337 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
91% of postcodes (1,076,997) have slower upload speeds.
9% of postcodes (104,307) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN2 5YT Postcode
England Primary Schools
Platt Bridge Community School
Address: Platt Bridge Community School, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01942487999
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge, Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact:
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram, Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01942703465
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary's CofE Primary School, Wright Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3NX
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01942866416
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN2 5YT
TIME FOR TEETH HMP HINDLEY
Address: H M PRISON HINDLEY, GIBSON STREET, BICKERSHAW, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5TH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
PLATT BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 152 WALTHEW LANE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5AW
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 107-109 HIGH STREET, GOLBOURNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3BZ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3EA
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
LOWTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 STONE CROSS LANE NORTH, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2SA
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 CROSS STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AT
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN2 5YT
ABRAM PHARMACY
Address: 358 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5XA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 866681
LIVERPOOL ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 612 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5BB
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 866120
PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 864070
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: EDGE GREEN LANE, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3SP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 625810
HINDLEY PHARMACY
Address: HINDLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 LIVERPOOL ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3HQ
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255304
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 680983
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN2 5YT
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 220B SLAG LANE, LOWTON, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 2EZ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
SIMPLY EYES
Address: 24 HEATH STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3AD
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS
Address: 102 MARKET STREET, ST HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AY
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 59 MARKET STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AE
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD
Address: 7 THE GERARD CENTRE, GERARD STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, WN4 9AN
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
THE MAKERFIELD EYE CENTRE
Address: 1 THE GERARD CENTRE, GERRARD STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9AN
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN2 5YT
DR CA XAVIER
Address: 647 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5BD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 862738
PLATT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482370
DR AHMAD & PTNRS
Address: PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482330
HIGH STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GOLBORNE HEALTH CENTRE, KID GLOVE ROAD, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, WA3 3GS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481600
GOLBOURNE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: KID GLOVE ROAD, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, WA3 3GS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
DR ALISTAIR PARTNERSHIP (GOLBORNE)
Address: KID GLOVE HOUSE, KID GLOVE ROAD, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3GS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near WN2 5YT
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN2 5YT
- Hindley
Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJDistance: 3.50 milesDriving Time: 7.93 minutes - Ince (Manchester)
Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DADistance: 3.51 milesDriving Time: 8.23 minutes - Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BBDistance: 3.84 milesDriving Time: 8.82 minutes - Wigan North Western
Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJDistance: 3.91 milesDriving Time: 9.04 minutes - Bryn
Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0ARDistance: 4.91 milesDriving Time: 10.41 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN2 5YT
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN2 5YT
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN2 5YT Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvonne Fovargue |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN2 5YT 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 5YT 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 5YT
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £122,631 | £117,000 | £119,816 | 2 |
| 2012 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £125,000 | £232,500 | £178,750 | 2 |
| 2018 | £144,995 | £135,000 | £139,998 | 2 |
| 2019 | £188,000 | £277,500 | £232,750 | 2 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WN2 5YT Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN2 5YT Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Templeton Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5PD | 1.71 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Iceland |
| Asda, Edge Green Lane, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3SP | 2.88 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Asda |
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 3.14 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Aldi |
| Lidl, Bridge Street 95, Warrington, WA3 3XT | 3.64 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Lidl |
| Aldi, Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9DA | 3.72 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN2 5YT Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 3.82 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Winwick Quay, Newton Road, Warrington, WA2 8RD | 5.56 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Winwick Quay, Newton Road |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.62 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.63 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 1.24 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.42 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| McDonald's, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3JD | 2.43 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to McDonald's, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3JD |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 2.50 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.42 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 2.46 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 2.78 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 3.88 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 4.71 miles | Directions from WN2 5YT to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |