WN3 6RW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6RW) 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 WN3.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN3 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RW.
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 WN3 6RW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN3 6RW postcode have the street address of Clap Gate Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN3 6RW postcode is home to a bustling 124 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN3 6RW is within the town of Wigan.
The WN3 6RW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN3 6RW are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced and detached.
Most properties in WN3 6RW 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 WN3 6RW
The telephone area code for WN3 6RW is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for WN3 6RW
| Latitude | 53.5237560346 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.65881526599 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN3 6RW
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Weather Forecast for WN3 6RW
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 60.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 56.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 73.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 56.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | 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) | 11.00% | 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 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 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% | 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 | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | 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 | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°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 | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 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 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% | 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% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN3 6RW Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN3 6RW
| Average Mbps | 167.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WN3 6RW has an average download speed of 167.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
198 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
94% of postcodes (1,112,128) have slower broadband speeds.
6% of postcodes (72,315) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN3 6RW
| Average Mbps | 18.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WN3 6RW has an average upload speed of 18.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,897 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
89% of postcodes (1,052,325) have slower upload speeds.
11% of postcodes (127,419) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN3 6RW Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Hawkley Hall High School
Address: Hawkley Hall High School, Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01942204640
Hawkley Hall High School
Address: Hawkley Hall High School, Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Address: Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School, Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01942776457
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Address: St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan, Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5AN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01942204091
St James' CofE Primary School
Address: St James' CofE Primary School, Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact:
Saint Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Saint Paul's CofE Primary School, Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SB
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Marus Bridge Primary School
Address: Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01942248129
Marus Bridge Primary School
Address: Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact:
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School, Downall Green Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0DL
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01942204041
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01942748618
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
Winstanley Community Primary School
Address: Winstanley Community Primary School, Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6JP
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01942749141
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Address: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan, Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01942223544
Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN3 6RW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 341 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9DL
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 100 WARRINGTON ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9AL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
WARRINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 100 WARRINGTON ROAD, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, WN5 9AL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON CLINIC
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
BARTON AND TAYLOR
Address: 655 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AG
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN3 6RW
BOOTS
Address: 91 HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE, WINSTANLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 6JA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 211090
HAWKLEY PHARMACY
Address: 54 CARR LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 5ND
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 230935
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: CHANDLER HOUSE, POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 5HL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 492703
BLUNDELL'S PHARMACY
Address: 159 POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, WN3 5HL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 323498
WELL
Address: 216 ORMSKIRK ROAD, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9ED
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242692
GEORGE WILSON
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222670
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN3 6RW
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (73 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9EA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE BOUTIQUE LTD
Address: 703 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AQ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (806 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 806 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AX
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
4611 WIGAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN - LOIRE DRIVE)
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 50 MARKET PLACE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1PJ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN3 6RW
WIGAN BOROUGH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: WIGAN GP ALLIANCE LLP, BEVAN HOUSE, 17 BEECHAM COURT, WIGAN, WN3 6PR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482848
EXTENDED ACCESS
Address: BEVAN HSE, 17 BEECHAM COURT, SMITHY BROOK ROAD, WIGAN, WN3 6PR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482848
SAXENA L
Address: HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE, WINSTANLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 6JN
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483213
SHAKESPEARE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, WN3 5HL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
ZAMAN
Address: POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 5HL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481423
KUMAR FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 5HL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481440
Transport Links near WN3 6RW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN3 6RW
- Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HXDistance: 1.27 milesDriving Time: 2.99 minutes - Wigan North Western
Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJDistance: 2.19 milesDriving Time: 5.03 minutes - Bryn
Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0ARDistance: 2.19 milesDriving Time: 4.94 minutes - Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BBDistance: 2.21 milesDriving Time: 5.13 minutes - Orrell
Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8THDistance: 3.45 milesDriving Time: 6.72 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN3 6RW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN3 6RW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN3 6RW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvonne Fovargue |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN3 6RW 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 WN3 6RW 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 WN3 6RW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £115,000 | £97,500 | £106,250 | 2 |
| 2012 | £99,990 | £183,150 | £141,570 | 2 |
| 2013 | £113,500 | £113,500 | £113,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £162,000 | £93,500 | £127,750 | 2 |
| 2016 | £118,000 | £121,500 | £118,333 | 3 |
| 2017 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £140,000 | £87,600 | £139,200 | 3 |
| 2021 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN3 6RW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN3 6RW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 0.48 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 0.48 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XE | 0.55 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Iceland |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 1.76 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Lidl |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 1.92 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN3 6RW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 1.37 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 6.19 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.36 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.36 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 0.30 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 1.19 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 2.08 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 2.18 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 1.41 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 1.48 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 2.55 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 2.72 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 5.07 miles | Directions from WN3 6RW to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |