WN6 8LW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LW) 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 WN6.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.
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 WN6 8LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGAN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN6 8LW postcode have the street address of Spelding Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN6 8LW postcode is home to a bustling 232 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN6 8LW is within the town of Wigan.
The WN6 8LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN6 8LW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in WN6 8LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WN6 8LW
| Latitude | 53.5638334489 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.66573403351 |
Weather Forecast for WN6 8LW
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | W 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | S 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 18.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 17.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN6 8LW Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN6 8LW
| Average Mbps | 133.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WN6 8LW has an average download speed of 133.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
451 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
85% of postcodes (1,006,505) have slower broadband speeds.
15% of postcodes (177,685) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN6 8LW
| Average Mbps | 16.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WN6 8LW has an average upload speed of 16.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,374 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
80% of postcodes (947,207) have slower upload speeds.
19% of postcodes (229,060) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN6 8LW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Address: Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School, Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942244354
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01942231478
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Address: Beech Hill Community Primary School, Netherby Road, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01942243582
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Address: Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School, Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8JP
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01942511348
Marsh Green Primary School
Address: Marsh Green Primary School, Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01942222016
Millbrook Primary School
Address: Millbrook Primary School, Elmfield, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8DL
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01257404552
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8BD
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01257401125
England Secondary Schools
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic High School, Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01942510715
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN6 8LW
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN6 8LW
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 52 MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0PU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222361
ENGLAND PHARMACY
Address: 280 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PG
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242895
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 4 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 254142
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244566
BOOTS
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222604
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 47A HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HA
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 422574
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN6 8LW
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (MESNES RD, WIGAN)
Address: 55 MESNES ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2DF
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN - LOIRE DRIVE)
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
LANCASHIRE 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0DP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
MANCHESTER 2 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0DP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
4611 WIGAN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN6 8LW
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 278 GIDLOW LANE, BEECH HILL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807807
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482000
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HD
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421909
SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Address: HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483777
DR SEABROOK
Address: 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 231965
Transport Links near WN6 8LW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN6 8LW
- Wigan North Western
Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJDistance: 2.78 milesDriving Time: 6.55 minutes - Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BBDistance: 2.80 milesDriving Time: 6.65 minutes - Gathurst
Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LWDistance: 2.82 milesDriving Time: 6.86 minutes - Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HXDistance: 3.38 milesDriving Time: 7.82 minutes - Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AEDistance: 3.62 milesDriving Time: 8.42 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN6 8LW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN6 8LW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN6 8LW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wigan Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Lisa Nandy |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN6 8LW 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 WN6 8LW 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 WN6 8LW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £160,000 | £220,000 | £181,875 | 4 |
| 2011 | £139,000 | £189,950 | £158,317 | 3 |
| 2012 | £202,500 | £175,000 | £188,750 | 2 |
| 2013 | £175,000 | £121,500 | £152,875 | 4 |
| 2014 | £185,000 | £160,000 | £160,190 | 5 |
| 2015 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £192,000 | £158,000 | £175,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £154,000 | £165,000 | £175,800 | 5 |
| 2018 | £179,950 | £186,000 | £182,975 | 2 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £240,000 | £225,500 | 4 |
| 2020 | £272,500 | £193,000 | £255,167 | 3 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £305,000 | £272,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £326,000 | £325,000 | £325,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WN6 8LW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN6 8LW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, School Lane, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0TG | 2.42 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Aldi |
| Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA | 2.49 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Asda |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 2.73 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Aldi |
| Lidl, Preston Road, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0JF | 2.83 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Lidl |
| Iceland, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UW | 2.89 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN6 8LW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 1.51 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 4.56 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 4.56 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.80 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 1.77 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 1.82 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 2.04 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 3.05 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 1.45 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 2.06 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 2.83 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 4.55 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 4.70 miles | Directions from WN6 8LW to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |