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About Silk Street
Silk Street is a street located in the town of Leigh. The street has a length of approximately 275 metres.
Silk Street 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.
Silk Street has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44103022 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Silk Street is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 171.38 miles North West from central London., 11.29 miles West from Manchester, 20.39 miles East from Liverpool and 26.28 miles North East from Chester.
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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?Estate Agents near Silk Street
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Hunters | 38 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1AB | Visit Website |
| Hatton Munro & Partners | 8-10 Bold Street, Leigh, WN7 1AL | Visit Website |
| Bond Street Properties | 58 Bond Street, Leigh, Lancashire,WN7 1BT | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Silk Street | |
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| Latitude | 53.497441 |
| Longitude | -2.515997 |
| OS Easting (X): | 365774 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 400233 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD658002 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Frequently asked Questions for Silk Street
What Council (Local Authority) is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the local authority area of Wigan Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the ward of Leigh East.
What County is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester.
What Constituency is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the constituency of Leigh.
What Part of the UK is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the Greater Manchester Council area.
What Police Force area is Silk Street in?
Silk Street is located within the Greater Manchester Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Silk Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bradshawgate | junction |
| Gerrard Street | junction |
| John Street | junction |
| Lord Street (B5215) | junction |
| Bond Street | junction |
| Church Street | junction |
| Henrietta Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Silk Street
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
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| Sunset | 20:27 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Silk Street
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 23 April 2024 at 20:00 (11.03 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.9°C (68.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032090 & E00032094 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 37.70 |
| Area Population | 1810.00 |
| Male Population | 892.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 918.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 73 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006333 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 030B |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001316 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 030 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Leigh |
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| 116 Bradshaw Gate, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4NP |
| 01942262033 |
| Distance: 0.12 Miles |
| Directions from Silk Street to Iceland Leigh |
| Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
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| Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1QX |
| 01942 751720 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions from Silk Street to Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
| Tesco Leigh Extra |
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| The Loom, Derby St, Leigh, WN7 4BA |
| 0345 671 9347 |
| Distance: 0.24 Miles |
| Directions from Silk Street to Tesco Leigh Extra |
| Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
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| Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, England, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942 507888 |
| Distance: 0.48 Miles |
| Directions from Silk Street to Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
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 Leigh |
| The Member of Parliament is James Grundy |
| Details for the MP James Grundy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Grundy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election James Grundy won with a majority of 1,965 the result was Con gain from Lab Coop. The total electorate was 77,417 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Leigh East Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Bedford High School
Address: Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01942909009
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Address: St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh, Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01942672730
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Address: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01942883118
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01942606395
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01942674226
Leigh Central Primary School
Address: Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01942673810
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact:
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School, Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01942673889
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01942672825
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington, West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01942673667
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01942672614
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01942671389
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01942672611
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01942671442
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01942674312
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01942606834
Gilded Hollins Community School
Address: Gilded Hollins Community School, St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 01942678903
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Silk Street
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Silk Street
BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RB
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 681880
OLD HENRY STREET MED CTR
Address: OLD HENRY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PG
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 680109
LILFORD & PENNINGTON PARK SURGERY
Address: THE BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483438
FOXLEIGH FAMILY SURGERY
Address: HENRY STREET, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481800
PREMIER HEALTH TEAM
Address: BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481851
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481830
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Silk Street
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Silk Street
SPECSAVERS (LEIGH)
Address: 47-49 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
GILL OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LEIGH)
Address: 10 SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS
Address: 14 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0DN
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hag Fold Station is 2.66 miles away.
Address: Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Hag Fold is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Hag Fold Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Atherton Station is 2.68 miles away.
Address: Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Atherton is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Atherton Station is staffed on a full time basis.