WN5 8QU 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 (8QU) 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 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QU.

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 8QU 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 8QU postcode have the street address of Orrell Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN5 8QU postcode is home to a bustling 71 residents!

It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.

WN5 8QU is within the Urban Area of Orrell.

The WN5 8QU postcode area is composed of 88.89% residential properties, 11.11% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in WN5 8QU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached, semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced.

Most properties in WN5 8QU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in WN5 8QU fall under these categories: Shops and Offices.

Shops include 263, Orrell Road.

Offices include Orrell Clinic 299-301, Orrell Road.

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WN5 8QU: Points of Interest

Stag Inn

Stag Inn is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 226 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8QU.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	88.89%
Commercial	11.11%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for WN5 8QU

The telephone area code for WN5 8QU is 01695 Skelmersdale.

Map Coordinates for WN5 8QU

Latitude	53.5397261531
Longitude	-2.70647462027

Ordnance Survey Maps for WN5 8QU

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Weather Forecast for WN5 8QU

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°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 8.0°C)	5.00%	SE 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°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 9.0°C)	14.00%	SE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	12.00%	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	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	ESE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	10.00%	N 7 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°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 9.0°C)	28.00%	NW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°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)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°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 WN5 8QU Postcode?

Download Speeds For WN5 8QU

Average Mbps	114.200
Median Mbps	35.100
Maximum Mbps	593.000

WN5 8QU has an average download speed of 114.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

697 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

76% of postcodes (898,119) have slower broadband speeds.

24% of postcodes (285,825) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For WN5 8QU

Average Mbps	10.600
Median Mbps	6.900
Maximum Mbps	39.000

WN5 8QU has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.

72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of WN5 8QU 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: 1.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01695622970

Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Address: Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, School Lane, Roby Mill, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 0QR

Distance: 1.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01695622536

Westfield Community School

Address: Westfield Community School, Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN

Distance: 1.43 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942776007

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan, Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW

Distance: 1.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942222721

Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Address: Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact:

Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School

Address: Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School, Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact:

St John's CofE Primary School

Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: 01942222133

Orrell Holgate Academy

Address: Orrell Holgate Academy, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942776670

Orrell Holgate Primary School

Address: Orrell Holgate Primary School, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact:

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

Address: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942748455

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

Address: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD

Distance: 0.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942207134

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: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 01695623842

England Secondary Schools

Dean Trust Wigan

Address: Dean Trust Wigan, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ

Distance: 0.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942511987

Abraham Guest Academy

Address: Abraham Guest Academy, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DQ

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact:

St Peter's Catholic High School

Address: St Peter's Catholic High School, Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU

Distance: 0.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942747693

Up Holland High School

Address: Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL

Distance: 0.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01695625191

England Higher Schools

St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College

Address: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ

Distance: 1.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01942214797

Winstanley College

Address: Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF

Distance: 1.10 miles

School Website

Contact: 01695633244

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near WN5 8QU

RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP

Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND

Distance: 0.07 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 52 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: :

HALL GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 21A HALL GREEN, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0PB

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

65 ORMSKIRK ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: 65 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AH

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

BARTON AND TAYLOR

Address: 655 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AG

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE

Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near WN5 8QU

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB

Distance: 0.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 223175

WELL

Address: 56 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01695 622634

BRADSHAW STREET PHARMACY

Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 224390

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: 1 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01695 622446

BOOTS

Address: 765-767 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AT

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 214632

GEORGE WILSON

Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 222670

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near WN5 8QU

B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)

Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (806 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)

Address: 806 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AX

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: :

OPTIQUE BOUTIQUE LTD

Address: 703 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AQ

Distance: 1.08 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN - LOIRE DRIVE)

Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH

Distance: 2.20 miles

Contact: :

HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (73 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)

Address: 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9EA

Distance: 2.22 miles

Contact: :

4611 WIGAN

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near WN5 8QU

BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE (ORRELL BRANCH)

Address: 58 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01695 622982

BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 483900

MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC

Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

HALL GREEN SURGERY

Address: 164 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AB

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01695 588848

PEMBERTON SURGERY

Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 367199

NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: PEMBERTON PC RESOURCE CTR, SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01942 481900

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Transport Links near WN5 8QU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: WN5 8QU

Orrell
Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH
Distance: 0.96 miles
Driving Time: 2.06 minutes
Gathurst
Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW
Distance: 1.68 miles
Driving Time: 3.85 minutes
Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX
Distance: 1.78 miles
Driving Time: 3.83 minutes
Upholland
Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD
Distance: 2.56 miles
Driving Time: 6.87 minutes
Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE
Distance: 3.64 miles
Driving Time: 7.42 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near WN5 8QU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near WN5 8QU

M6 J26

Distance: 0.45 miles

Driving Time: 0.95 minutes

M58 J5

Distance: 2.55 miles

Driving Time: 5.55 minutes

M58 J4

Distance: 4.70 miles

Driving Time: 5.08 minutes

M6 J27

Distance: 5.25 miles

Driving Time: 5.62 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN5 8QU Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Makerfield Co Const
Member or Parliament	Yvonne Fovargue
Contact Details	Contact Yvonne Fovargue
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the WN5 8QU 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 8QU 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.

Libraries

House Sales in WN5 8QU

Yearly House Sales for WN5 8QU
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£221,000	£221,000	£221,000	1
2013	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000	1
2016	£105,000	£82,000	£93,500	2
2017	£79,500	£79,500	£79,500	1
2018	£195,000	£195,000	£195,000	1
2019	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	1
2020	£270,000	£240,000	£255,000	2
2022	£141,000	£141,000	£141,000	1

Postcodes near the WN5 8QU Postcode

WN5 8RW Abbey Drive WN5 8QX Fisher Drive WN5 8QH Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ Gathurst Road WN5 8RJ Heyes Road WN5 8RP Lakes Drive WN5 8RQ Mereland Close WN5 8SA Moor Road WN5 8ND Moor Road WN5 8NB Orrell Road WN5 8QY Orrell Road WN5 8HG Orrell Road WN5 8NF Pinewood Crescent WN5 8NE Rivers Street WN5 8RN Tarnside Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN5 8QU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near WN5 8QU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ	1.98 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Lidl
Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ	3.56 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Aldi
Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA	3.69 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Asda
Iceland, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XE	4.02 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Iceland
Asda, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA	4.04 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near the WN5 8QU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near WN5 8QU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH	2.21 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Loire Drive, Robin Park
Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR	6.38 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Charnock Richards Msa
Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ	6.59 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to Ravenhead Retail Park
M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ	6.89 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to M61 Motorway Northbound

Mcdonald's Restaurants near WN5 8QU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD	2.33 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD
McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA	2.51 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA
McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ	2.83 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ
McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP	3.20 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP

KFC Restaurants near WN5 8QU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY	0.81 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road
KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH	2.18 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park
KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN	2.87 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre
KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT	4.13 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road
KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG	4.64 miles	Directions from WN5 8QU to KFC Ashton in Makerfield