WN8 6HG 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 (6HG) 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 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HG.
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 6HG 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 6HG postcode have the street address of Findon Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN8 6HG postcode is home to a bustling 60 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SKELMERSDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN8 6HG is within the town of Skelmersdale.
The WN8 6HG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN8 6HG are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in WN8 6HG are newly built and awaiting an owner with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WN8 6HG
The telephone area code for WN8 6HG is 01695 Skelmersdale.
Map Coordinates for WN8 6HG
| Latitude | 53.5531164717 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.77090912533 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN8 6HG
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Weather Forecast for WN8 6HG
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 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) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 16 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 | 8.0°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) | 66.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 53.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | SE 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 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°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 | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 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) | 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 6HG Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN8 6HG
| Average Mbps | 117.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
WN8 6HG has an average download speed of 117.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
628 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (918,981) have slower broadband speeds.
22% of postcodes (265,032) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN8 6HG
| Average Mbps | 21.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
WN8 6HG has an average upload speed of 21.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
817 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
96% of postcodes (1,134,133) have slower upload speeds.
4% of postcodes (49,691) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN8 6HG Postcode
England Primary Schools
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01695721323
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Address: Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01257462082
Cobbs Brow School
Address: Cobbs Brow School, Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01695720632
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01695728989
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Address: Trinity Church of England/Methodist School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01695723878
Crow Orchard Primary School
Address: Crow Orchard Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01695724046
Woodlands Community Primary School
Address: Woodlands Community Primary School, Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01695720018
England Secondary Schools
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Address: Lathom High School : A Technology College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01695725653
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
Address: Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01695725635
Maharishi Free School
Address: Maharishi Free School, Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01695729912
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN8 6HG
MR AK RAO
Address: 124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
FIRBECK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118-124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 73 CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6HD
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
ASHURST DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61 LYNDHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
DIGMOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 156 BIRKRIG, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HP
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN8 6HG
BOOTS
Address: 20 THE CONCOURSE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6ND
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 725339
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: INGRAM ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 567010
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 LYNDALE, ASHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 731518
CHEMIST4U
Address: 34A-37 GREENHEY PLACE, EAST GILLIBRANDS, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 9SA
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 474433
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: ROUGHWOOD CHEMISTS LTD, 121-123 BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723664
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 55 WESTGATE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LP
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723566
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN8 6HG
VISION 4 VALUE
Address: 94 HALLCROFT, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QD
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SKELMERSDALE)
Address: UNIT 13, THE CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LB
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
HEYES OPTICIANS LTD - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 118 SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LQ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - PARBOLD
Address: 13 THE COMMON, PARBOLD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HA
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: :
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN8 6HG
BEACON HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
MANOR PRIMARY CARE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736260
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Address: ASHURST HEALTH CENTRE, LULWORTH, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QS
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736110
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Address: BIRLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9BW
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736150
HALL GREEN SURGERY
Address: 164 ORMSKIRK ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0AB
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 588848
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near WN8 6HG
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN8 6HG
- Upholland
Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QDDistance: 3.65 milesDriving Time: 5.73 minutes - Parbold
Parbold station, The Common, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NUDistance: 3.95 milesDriving Time: 7.70 minutes - Rainford
Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJDistance: 4.42 milesDriving Time: 8.21 minutes - Orrell
Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8THDistance: 4.74 milesDriving Time: 8.85 minutes - Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AEDistance: 5.54 milesDriving Time: 9.73 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN8 6HG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN8 6HG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN8 6HG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Lancashire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rosie Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN8 6HG 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 6HG 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 6HG
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | £106,995 | £139,995 | £120,683 | 16 |
| 2020 | £108,995 | £141,995 | £115,195 | 10 |
| 2021 | £135,995 | £165,995 | £154,195 | 5 |
| 2022 | £174,995 | £174,995 | £174,995 | 1 |
| 2023 | £141,500 | £141,500 | £141,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN8 6HG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN8 6HG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Northway, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LU | 0.30 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Asda |
| Iceland, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LE | 0.39 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LJ | 0.39 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Aldi |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 6.48 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Lidl |
| Aldi, Ringtail Retail Park, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, L40 8AD | 7.20 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN8 6HG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 4.88 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 6.33 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 7.59 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 8.74 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 0.24 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 4.84 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 5.06 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 5.27 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 0.26 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 3.61 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 4.84 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 6.20 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 6.80 miles | Directions from WN8 6HG to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |