WN4 8QX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QX) 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 WN4.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN4 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QX.
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 WN4 8QX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN4 8QX postcode have the street address of Fairview Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN4 8QX postcode is home to a bustling 36 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN4 8QX is within the town of Ashton-in-Makerfield.
The WN4 8QX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN4 8QX are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in WN4 8QX 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 WN4 8QX
The telephone area code for WN4 8QX is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for WN4 8QX
| Latitude | 53.4909444966 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.63788363201 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN4 8QX
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Weather Forecast for WN4 8QX
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 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 78.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 55.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 53.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 56.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°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 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 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) | 7.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°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) | 16.00% | 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) | 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 | 14.0°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 | 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 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 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 WN4 8QX Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN4 8QX
| Average Mbps | 86.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 93.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
WN4 8QX has an average download speed of 86.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
734 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
59% of postcodes (693,857) have slower broadband speeds.
41% of postcodes (490,050) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN4 8QX
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
WN4 8QX has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN4 8QX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School
Address: Abram Bryn Gates Primary School, Lily Lane, Bamfurlong, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JT
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact:
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Address: St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School, Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8SJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01942707101
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Address: St Thomas CofE Primary School, Hodnet Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8PQ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01942201107
Nicol Mere School
Address: Nicol Mere School, Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8DF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01942720871
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Council Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9AZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01942724820
R L Hughes Primary School
Address: R L Hughes Primary School, Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9QL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01942701147
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: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01942204041
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Downall Green Road, Bryn, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0LZ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
Rectory CofE Primary School
Address: Rectory CofE Primary School, Rectory Road, North Ashton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0QF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01744678470
England Secondary Schools
The Byrchall High School
Address: The Byrchall High School, Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01942728221
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Address: St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01942728651
Cansfield High School
Address: Cansfield High School, Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01942727391
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN4 8QX
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 23 BRYN STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9AX
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
DOWNALL GREEN ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 8 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 0DH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 252 CHURCH ROAD, HAYDOCK, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA11 0LE
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 107-109 HIGH STREET, GOLBOURNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3BZ
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62-64 HIGH STREET, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9SH
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 82 CROSS LANE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9QB
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN4 8QX
J MORRIS PHARMACY
Address: 109 WIGAN ROAD, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9BH
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 727498
BOOTS
Address: THE GERARD CENTRE, GERARD STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9AN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 719573
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 120 WIGAN ROAD, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9SU
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 719193
BOOTS
Address: 254-256 WIGAN ROAD, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, BRYN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 0AR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 727176
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: EDGE GREEN LANE, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3SP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01925 625810
BRIAN H DONLON PHARMACY
Address: WOODSIDE HEALTHCARE CENTRE, WOODSIDE ROAD, HAYDOCK, ST. HELENS, WA11 0NA
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 723940
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN4 8QX
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (ASHTON IN MAKERSFIELD)
Address: 6-8 GARSWOOD STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, WN4 9AF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD
Address: 7 THE GERARD CENTRE, GERARD STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, WN4 9AN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
THE MAKERFIELD EYE CENTRE
Address: 1 THE GERARD CENTRE, GERRARD STREET, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9AN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - ANDOVER ROAD
Address: COSTCO UK LTD, ANDOVER ROAD, HAYDOCK, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA11 9FA
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
SIMPLY EYES
Address: 24 HEATH STREET, GOLBORNE, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 3AD
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
ROBERTS INDEPENDENT OPTICIANS
Address: 31 BRIDGE STREET, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, WA12 9BE
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN4 8QX
MORDEN AVENUE SURGERY
Address: MORDEN AVENUE, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9PT
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481620
PITALIA PL
Address: THE SURGERY, 91 BOLTON ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 8AD
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
BRYN STREET SURGERY
Address: ASHTON HEALTH CENTRE, COUNCIL AVENUE, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, WN4 9AZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481580
MEDICENTRE
Address: COUNCIL AVENUE, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, WN4 9AZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483755
SSP HEALTH LIMITED ASHTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 120 WIGAN ROAD, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 9SU
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 557736
BRYN CROSS SURGERY
Address: 246 WIGAN ROAD, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, BRYN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN4 0AR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 727270
Transport Links near WN4 8QX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN4 8QX
- Bryn
Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0ARDistance: 0.92 milesDriving Time: 2.43 minutes - Garswood
Garswood station, Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SADistance: 1.81 milesDriving Time: 4.50 minutes - Newton-le-Willows
Newton-le-Willows station, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SFDistance: 3.45 milesDriving Time: 7.29 minutes - Earlestown
Earlestown station, Railway View, Earlestown, Merseyside, WA12 9AUDistance: 3.79 milesDriving Time: 8.01 minutes - Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HXDistance: 3.83 milesDriving Time: 8.45 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN4 8QX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN4 8QX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN4 8QX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvonne Fovargue |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN4 8QX 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 WN4 8QX 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 WN4 8QX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £107,500 | £107,500 | £107,500 | 1 |
| 2011 | £115,000 | £130,000 | £122,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £130,000 | £120,000 | £125,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £139,250 | £135,000 | £137,125 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WN4 8QX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN4 8QX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9DA | 0.49 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Aldi |
| Iceland, The Gerard Centre, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AN | 0.51 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Iceland |
| Asda, Edge Green Lane, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3SP | 2.39 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Asda |
| Asda, East Lancs Road, Haydock, ST. HELENS, WA11 9TL | 2.66 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Asda |
| Lidl, Bridge Street 95, Warrington, WA3 3XT | 3.30 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN4 8QX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 3.66 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Winwick Quay, Newton Road, Warrington, WA2 8RD | 4.85 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Winwick Quay, Newton Road |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 4.99 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| 31 Bridge Street, Warrington, Wa1 2ex, Warrington, WA1 2EX | 7.30 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to 31 Bridge Street, Warrington, Wa1 2ex |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 2.13 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| McDonald's, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3JD | 2.41 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to McDonald's, Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park, Golborne, WARRINGTON, WA3 3JD |
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 2.73 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| McDonald's, Earle Street, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, WA12 9LW | 2.76 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to McDonald's, Earle Street, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, WA12 9LW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 0.31 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 3.72 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 3.76 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.84 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 4.56 miles | Directions from WN4 8QX to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |