Map of Houghton Avenue
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About Houghton Avenue
Houghton Avenue is a street located in the town of Wigan. It uses the postcode WN5 0LY. The street has a length of approximately 54 metres.
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
Houghton Avenue is located within the Wigan District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
Houghton Avenue has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44101720 and 44102218 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Houghton Avenue is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 178.36 miles North West from central London., 16.81 miles North East from Liverpool, 18.16 miles West from Manchester and 26.97 miles North from Chester.
Houghton Avenue is within the Post Town of WIGAN.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in Houghton Avenue
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,500 | £95,000 | £98,750 | 2 |
| 2019 | £85,000 | £125,000 | £108,833 | 3 |
| 2022 | £171,000 | £103,000 | £137,000 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Houghton Avenue
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Yourparks | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan,WN6 7NF | Visit Website |
| Breakey & Co | Breakey & Co Estate Agents, 57-59 Ormskirk Road, Saddle Junction, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Visit Website |
| Morgan H Lewis Estate Agents | Head Office, 83 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2QT | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Houghton Avenue
Hotels near Houghton Avenue
Budget Hotels near Houghton Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address:Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Site |
1.78 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address:Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Site |
2.34 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address:Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Site |
2.86 |
| 4: Name:Days Inn Charnock Richard M6 Address:Motorway Services Area/Mill La J27-28 M6 Telephone: Visit Site |
5.23 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address:Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Site |
5.45 |
Location Details
| Houghton Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 53.556325 |
| Longitude | -2.665105 |
| OS Easting (X): | 355944 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 406866 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD559069 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Houghton Avenue
What Council (Local Authority) is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the local authority area of Wigan Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the ward of Wigan West.
What County is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester.
What Constituency is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the constituency of Wigan.
What Part of the UK is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the Greater Manchester Council area.
What Police Force area is Houghton Avenue in?
Houghton Avenue is located within the Greater Manchester Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Houghton Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Martland Mill Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Houghton Avenue , WN5 0LY
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
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| Sunset | 20:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Houghton Avenue, WN5 0LY
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 16 April 2024 at 12:00 (16.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.5°C (71.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032239 |
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| ONS Area Name | Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces |
| Average Age | 33.96 |
| Area Population | 1616.00 |
| Male Population | 825.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 791.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 71 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006361 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 010E |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001296 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
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| 410 Gidlow Ln Rd, Wigan, WN6 7PL |
| 0345 675 7051 |
| Distance: 0.8 Miles |
| Directions from Houghton Avenue to Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
| Asda Wigan |
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| Soho Street, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0XA |
| 01942 243522 |
| Distance: 1.08 Miles |
| Directions from Houghton Avenue to Asda Wigan |
| Iceland Wigan |
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| 70 Standish Gate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1UW |
| 01942826115 |
| Distance: 1.53 Miles |
| Directions from Houghton Avenue to Iceland Wigan |
| Tesco Pemberton Express |
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| 751 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AX |
| 0345 026 9384 |
| Distance: 1.57 Miles |
| Directions from Houghton Avenue to Tesco Pemberton Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01942 | WIGAN - LCWIG | P5 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 11.5 | 5.6 | >=30 | Y | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Telephone Number: 01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wigan |
| The Member of Parliament is Lisa Nandy |
| Details for the MP Lisa Nandy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lisa Nandy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Lisa Nandy won with a majority of 6,728 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 75,680 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wigan West Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Address: Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8JP
Headteacher: Mr Philip Ivory
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-09-12)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01942511348
Marsh Green Primary School
Address: Kitt Green Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Leigh
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-06-21)
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01942222016
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Springfield Road, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Stirrup
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-31)
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01942231478
Secondary Schools
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Address: Baytree Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Rigby
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-11)
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01942510715
Abraham Guest Academy
Address: Greenhey, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DQ
Headteacher: Mr Paul Bousfield
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2016-03-09)
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
Dean Trust Wigan
Address: , Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
Headteacher: Mrs Jen Evans
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-10-18)
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01942511987
Higher Schools
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: PO Box 53, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Dawe
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01942761800
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Address: Gathurst Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
Headteacher: Mr Peter McGhee
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2017-02-17)
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: 01942214797
Winstanley College
Address: Winstanley Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF
Headteacher: Ms Louise Tipping
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-02-06)
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: 01695633244
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
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| Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.38 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| Wrightington Hospital |
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| Address: Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.83 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
| Fairfield Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, WA11 7RS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Fairfield Hospital |
| Telephone: 01744 739311 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 9.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fairfield Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Houghton Avenue
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON CLINIC
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 341 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9DL
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 100 WARRINGTON ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9AL
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Houghton Avenue
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 278 GIDLOW LANE, BEECH HILL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807807
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482000
PEMBERTON SURGERY
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 367199
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PEMBERTON PC RESOURCE CTR, SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481900
PEMBERTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Houghton Avenue
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 52 MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0PU
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222361
ENGLAND PHARMACY
Address: 280 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PG
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242895
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244566
BOOTS
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222604
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORES, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 527319
GEORGE WILSON
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222670
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Houghton Avenue
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN - LOIRE DRIVE)
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
4611 WIGAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (73 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9EA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (MESNES RD, WIGAN)
Address: 55 MESNES ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2DF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
ROBERTS OPTICIANS
Address: 42 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
THE SPECTACLE CENTRE - WIGAN
Address: UNIT 9G-10G, NEW MARKET HALL, WIGAN, WN1 1PW
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gathurst Station is 1.22 miles away.
Address: Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW
Gathurst is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Gathurst Station is an unstaffed station.
Wigan Wallgate Station is 1.53 miles away.
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Wigan Wallgate is situated on the Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Wigan Wallgate Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from Houghton Avenue to Wigan Wallgate Rail Station