WN8 0AJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0AJ) 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 WN8.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN8 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AJ.
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 WN8 0AJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SKELMERSDALE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN8 0AJ postcode have the street address of The Dell
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN8 0AJ postcode is home to a bustling 73 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SKELMERSDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN8 0AJ is within the village of Up Holland.
The WN8 0AJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN8 0AJ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced, enclosed mid-terrace, unknown, end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in WN8 0AJ are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WN8 0AJ
The telephone area code for WN8 0AJ is 01695 Skelmersdale.
Map Coordinates for WN8 0AJ
| Latitude | 53.5406687753 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.72912518313 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN8 0AJ
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Weather Forecast for WN8 0AJ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 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 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 22.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | 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 5.0°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 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 46.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 65.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°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) | 17.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | 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 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN8 0AJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN8 0AJ
| Average Mbps | 30.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 32.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 55.140 |
WN8 0AJ has an average download speed of 30.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
742 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
8% of postcodes (92,760) have slower broadband speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,091,139) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN8 0AJ
| Average Mbps | 5.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 16.700 |
WN8 0AJ has an average upload speed of 5.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,143 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
8% of postcodes (89,811) have slower upload speeds.
92% of postcodes (1,091,687) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN8 0AJ 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: 0.16 miles
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: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01695622536
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Address: Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01695724730
Moorside Community Primary School
Address: Moorside Community Primary School, Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Hillside Community Primary School
Address: Hillside Community Primary School, Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01695724860
Orrell Holgate Academy
Address: Orrell Holgate Academy, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01942776670
Orrell Holgate Primary School
Address: Orrell Holgate Primary School, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942748455
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Address: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD
Distance: 1.07 miles
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: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01695623842
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Address: Moorside Community Primary Academy School, Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01695722931
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Address: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01695558560
England Secondary Schools
Up Holland High School
Address: Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01695625191
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN8 0AJ
HALL GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21A HALL GREEN, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0PB
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
65 ORMSKIRK ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 65 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AH
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 52 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
DIGMOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 156 BIRKRIG, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HP
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
MR AK RAO
Address: 124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN8 0AJ
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622446
WELL
Address: 56 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622634
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 223175
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: ROUGHWOOD CHEMISTS LTD, 121-123 BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HR
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723664
BRADSHAW STREET PHARMACY
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 224390
BOOTS
Address: 765-767 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AT
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 214632
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN8 0AJ
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
VISION 4 VALUE
Address: 94 HALLCROFT, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QD
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (806 ORMSKIRK RD, WIGAN)
Address: 806 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AX
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SKELMERSDALE)
Address: UNIT 13, THE CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LB
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE BOUTIQUE LTD
Address: 703 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AQ
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN8 0AJ
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN SURGERY
Address: 164 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AB
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 588848
BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE (ORRELL BRANCH)
Address: 58 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 622982
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Address: BIRLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9BW
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736150
BEACON HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
MANOR PRIMARY CARE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736260
Transport Links near WN8 0AJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN8 0AJ
- Orrell
Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8THDistance: 1.52 milesDriving Time: 3.75 minutes - Upholland
Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QDDistance: 1.68 milesDriving Time: 3.95 minutes - Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AEDistance: 3.09 milesDriving Time: 6.32 minutes - Gathurst
Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LWDistance: 3.30 milesDriving Time: 7.42 minutes - Pemberton
Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HXDistance: 3.41 milesDriving Time: 7.40 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN8 0AJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN8 0AJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN8 0AJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Lancashire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rosie Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN8 0AJ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is West Lancashire District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
West Lancashire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for West Lancashire District at the following link West Lancashire District.How much is the Council Tax?
West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire 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 WN8 0AJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County 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 - Lancashire County CouncilHouse Sales in WN8 0AJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £123,000 | £136,000 | £129,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £135,000 | £145,350 | £140,175 | 2 |
| 2017 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £149,995 | £149,995 | £149,995 | 1 |
| 2019 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN8 0AJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN8 0AJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LE | 3.10 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LJ | 3.10 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Aldi |
| Asda, Northway, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LU | 3.37 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Asda |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 3.46 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Lidl |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 5.06 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN8 0AJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 3.13 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 6.47 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 6.57 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 7.61 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 1.92 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 3.26 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 3.35 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 4.11 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 1.73 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 1.96 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 3.10 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 5.05 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 5.31 miles | Directions from WN8 0AJ to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |