WN8 7RD 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 (7RD) 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 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RD.
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 7RD 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 7RD postcode have the street address of Lees Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the WN8 7RD postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN8 7RD is within the town of Skelmersdale.
The WN8 7RD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN8 7RD are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in WN8 7RD 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 WN8 7RD
| Latitude | 53.5781834969 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.7485894638 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN8 7RD
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Weather Forecast for WN8 7RD
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 40.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | W 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | W 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN8 7RD Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN8 7RD
| Average Mbps | 6.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 9.960 |
WN8 7RD has an average download speed of 6.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
173 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (8,345) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,176,123) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN8 7RD
| Average Mbps | 0.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.080 |
WN8 7RD has an average upload speed of 0.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,865 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (8,502) have slower upload speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,172,274) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN8 7RD Postcode
England Primary Schools
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: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01695622536
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Address: Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy, Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HS
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01257462007
Parbold Douglas Church of England Primary School
Address: Parbold Douglas Church of England Primary School, Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HS
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
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: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01257462082
Cobbs Brow School
Address: Cobbs Brow School, Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01695720632
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01695728989
Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Address: Newburgh Church of England Primary School, Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7XB
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01257462916
Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
Address: Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold, Brandreth Drive, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HD
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01257462466
England Secondary Schools
Maharishi Free School
Address: Maharishi Free School, Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: 01695729912
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN8 7RD
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8A THE COMMON, PARBOLD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7DA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
ASHURST DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61 LYNDHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UH
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
MR AK RAO
Address: 124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
FIRBECK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118-124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 73 CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6HD
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN8 7RD
J HALTON
Address: 11 THE COMMON, PARBOLD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 462277
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 LYNDALE, ASHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UJ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 731518
APPLEY BRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: 53 WOODNOOK ROAD, APPLEY BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 9JR
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252555
SHEVINGTON COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: THE SURGERY, HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252753
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: INGRAM ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LA
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 567010
BOOTS
Address: 20 THE CONCOURSE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6ND
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 725339
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN8 7RD
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - PARBOLD
Address: 13 THE COMMON, PARBOLD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HA
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
VISION 4 VALUE
Address: 94 HALLCROFT, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QD
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SKELMERSDALE)
Address: UNIT 13, THE CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LB
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
HEYES OPTICIANS LTD - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 118 SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LQ
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN8 7RD
PARBOLD SURGERY
Address: 4 THE GREEN, PARBOLD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7DN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 514000
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Address: ASHURST HEALTH CENTRE, LULWORTH, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736110
SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Address: HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483777
BEACON HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
MANOR PRIMARY CARE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736260
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near WN8 7RD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN8 7RD
- Parbold
Parbold station, The Common, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NUDistance: 1.98 milesDriving Time: 3.50 minutes - Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AEDistance: 2.12 milesDriving Time: 3.33 minutes - Hoscar
Hoscar station, Hoscar Moss Road, Hoscar, Lancashire, L40 4BLDistance: 4.03 milesDriving Time: 7.57 minutes - Gathurst
Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LWDistance: 4.23 milesDriving Time: 8.02 minutes - Upholland
Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QDDistance: 5.68 milesDriving Time: 9.30 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN8 7RD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN8 7RD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN8 7RD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Lancashire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rosie Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN8 7RD 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 7RD 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 7RD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830,000 | £516,800 | £673,400 | 2 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the WN8 7RD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN8 7RD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Northway, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LU | 3.25 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Asda |
| Iceland, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LE | 3.54 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LJ | 3.54 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Aldi |
| Lidl, Preston Road, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0JF | 5.47 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Lidl |
| Aldi, School Lane, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0TG | 5.52 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN8 7RD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.38 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 4.60 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 7.35 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 7.35 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 2.20 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 4.84 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 5.28 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 5.52 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 2.22 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 3.80 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 4.25 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 4.55 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 6.32 miles | Directions from WN8 7RD to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |