WN5 7BF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7BF) 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 WN5.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN5 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BF.
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 WN5 7BF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN5 7BF postcode have the street address of Orchard Court
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 9 individuals call the WN5 7BF postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN5 7BF is within the Urban Area of Orrell.
The WN5 7BF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN5 7BF are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in WN5 7BF 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 WN5 7BF
The telephone area code for WN5 7BF is 01695 Skelmersdale.
Map Coordinates for WN5 7BF
| Latitude | 53.5243111874 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.71246281479 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN5 7BF
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Weather Forecast for WN5 7BF
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 45.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 51.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 17.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 49.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 16 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°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 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of WN5 7BF Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Address: St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Highgate Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0HX
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01695622970
Orrell Holgate Academy
Address: Orrell Holgate Academy, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01942776670
Orrell Holgate Primary School
Address: Orrell Holgate Primary School, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact:
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01942748455
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Address: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01942207134
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Address: St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge, Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7LS
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: 01744678042
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, College Road, Up Holland, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 0PY
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01695623842
England Higher Schools
Winstanley College
Address: Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01695633244
England Secondary Schools
St Peter's Catholic High School
Address: St Peter's Catholic High School, Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01942747693
Up Holland High School
Address: Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01695625191
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN5 7BF
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 52 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21A HALL GREEN, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0PB
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
65 ORMSKIRK ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 65 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AH
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
BARTON AND TAYLOR
Address: 655 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AG
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN5 7BF
WELL
Address: 56 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622634
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 223175
BRADSHAW STREET PHARMACY
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 224390
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622446
BOOTS
Address: 765-767 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AT
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 214632
BOOTS
Address: 91 HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE, WINSTANLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 6JA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 211090
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN5 7BF
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (806 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 806 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AX
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE BOUTIQUE LTD
Address: 703 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AQ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (73 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9EA
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN - LOIRE DRIVE)
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 2.79 miles
Contact: :
4611 WIGAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN5 7BF
BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE (ORRELL BRANCH)
Address: 58 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622982
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483900
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN SURGERY
Address: 164 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AB
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 588848
SAXENA L
Address: HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE, WINSTANLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 6JN
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483213
BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: RECREATION DRIVE, BILLINGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 7LY
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 892205
Transport Links near WN5 7BF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN5 7BF
- Orrell
Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8THDistance: 0.52 milesDriving Time: 1.65 minutes - Gathurst
Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LWDistance: 2.98 milesDriving Time: 6.84 minutes - Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HXDistance: 3.09 milesDriving Time: 6.81 minutes - Garswood
Garswood station, Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SADistance: 3.97 milesDriving Time: 7.22 minutes - Upholland
Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QDDistance: 4.16 milesDriving Time: 7.17 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN5 7BF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN5 7BF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN5 7BF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvonne Fovargue |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN5 7BF 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 WN5 7BF 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 WN5 7BF
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN5 7BF Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN5 7BF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 2.60 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Lidl |
| Iceland, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XE | 3.74 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Iceland |
| Asda, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 3.82 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 3.82 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 4.35 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN5 7BF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 2.77 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 5.50 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 7.46 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 7.76 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 2.37 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 2.80 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 3.06 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 3.78 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 1.35 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 2.76 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 3.09 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 4.04 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 4.56 miles | Directions from WN5 7BF to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |