WN8 6XR 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 (6XR) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XR.
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 6XR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN8 6XR postcode have the street address of Glenburn Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 3 individuals call the WN8 6XR postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of SKELMERSDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN8 6XR is within the town of Skelmersdale.
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Telephone Area Code for WN8 6XR
The telephone area code for WN8 6XR is 01695 Skelmersdale.
Map Coordinates for WN8 6XR
| Latitude | 53.5553126361 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.7829044413 |
Schools within a five minute drive of WN8 6XR 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: 0.76 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: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01257462082
Cobbs Brow School
Address: Cobbs Brow School, Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01695720632
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01695728989
Little Digmoor Primary School
Address: Little Digmoor Primary School, Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01695724539
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Address: Trinity Church of England/Methodist School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01695723878
Crow Orchard Primary School
Address: Crow Orchard Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01695724046
Woodlands Community Primary School
Address: Woodlands Community Primary School, Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01695720018
Brookfield Park Primary School
Address: Brookfield Park Primary School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01695724042
England Secondary Schools
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Address: Lathom High School : A Technology College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN
Distance: 0.55 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: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01695725635
Maharishi Free School
Address: Maharishi Free School, Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01695729912
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN8 6XR
MR AK RAO
Address: 124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
FIRBECK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118-124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 73 CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6HD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
ASHURST DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61 LYNDHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
DIGMOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 156 BIRKRIG, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HP
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN8 6XR
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: INGRAM ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 567010
BOOTS
Address: 20 THE CONCOURSE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6ND
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 725339
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 LYNDALE, ASHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UJ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 731518
CHEMIST4U
Address: 34A-37 GREENHEY PLACE, EAST GILLIBRANDS, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 9SA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 474433
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 55 WESTGATE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723566
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: ROUGHWOOD CHEMISTS LTD, 121-123 BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HR
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723664
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN8 6XR
SPECSAVERS (SKELMERSDALE)
Address: UNIT 13, THE CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
VISION 4 VALUE
Address: 94 HALLCROFT, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
HEYES OPTICIANS LTD - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 118 SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LQ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - PARBOLD
Address: 13 THE COMMON, PARBOLD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HA
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON & GILMORE OPTICIANS - ST.HELENS
Address: 8 ORMSKIRK ROAD, RAINFORD, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA11 8BT
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN8 6XR
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Address: ASHURST HEALTH CENTRE, LULWORTH, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QS
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736110
BEACON HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
MANOR PRIMARY CARE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736260
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Address: SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE, SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736000
Motorway Junctions near WN8 6XR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN8 6XR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN8 6XR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Lancashire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rosie Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN8 6XR 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 6XR 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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the WN8 6XR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Northway, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LU | 0.53 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Asda |
| Iceland, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LE | 0.87 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LJ | 0.87 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Aldi |
| Aldi, Ringtail Retail Park, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, L40 8AD | 6.41 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Hattersley Way, ORMSKIRK, L39 2AN | 6.65 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN8 6XR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 5.39 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 6.47 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Charnock Richards Msa |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 7.86 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 9.14 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 0.54 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 4.33 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 5.57 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 5.78 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 0.51 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 4.12 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 5.35 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 6.34 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 7.30 miles | Directions from WN8 6XR to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |