WN8 9DB 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 (9DB) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DB.
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 9DB 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 9DB postcode have the street address of Gorsey Place
It is situated within the post town of SKELMERSDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN8 9DB is within the town of Skelmersdale.
The WN8 9DB postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 100% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 100% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WN8 9DB
The telephone area code for WN8 9DB is 01695 Skelmersdale.
Map Coordinates for WN8 9DB
| Latitude | 53.5416573119 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.77626916712 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WN8 9DB
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Weather Forecast for WN8 9DB
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 51.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 57.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | S 13 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) | 16.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | N 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) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 28.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 29.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN8 9DB Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN8 9DB
| Average Mbps | 39.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 46.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 52.740 |
WN8 9DB has an average download speed of 39.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,085 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
15% of postcodes (176,911) have slower broadband speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,006,645) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN8 9DB
| Average Mbps | 6.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.160 |
WN8 9DB has an average upload speed of 6.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,657 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
10% of postcodes (116,155) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,064,829) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN8 9DB 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: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01695622970
Holland Moor Primary School
Address: Holland Moor Primary School, Cornbrook, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AG
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01695725062
Delph Side Community Primary School
Address: Delph Side Community Primary School, Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01695721881
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Address: Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01695724730
Moorside Community Primary School
Address: Moorside Community Primary School, Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Hillside Community Primary School
Address: Hillside Community Primary School, Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01695724860
Cobbs Brow School
Address: Cobbs Brow School, Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01695720632
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01695724798
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01695728989
Little Digmoor Primary School
Address: Little Digmoor Primary School, Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01695724539
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Address: Trinity Church of England/Methodist School, Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01695723878
Crow Orchard Primary School
Address: Crow Orchard Primary School, School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01695724046
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Address: Moorside Community Primary Academy School, Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01695722931
Woodlands Community Primary School
Address: Woodlands Community Primary School, Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01695720018
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Address: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01695558560
Brookfield Park Primary School
Address: Brookfield Park Primary School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01695724042
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Address: St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01695722346
England Secondary Schools
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Address: Lathom High School : A Technology College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN
Distance: 1.50 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: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01695725635
Maharishi Free School
Address: Maharishi Free School, Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: 01695729912
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN8 9DB
BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 73 CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6HD
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
MR AK RAO
Address: 124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
FIRBECK DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 118-124 FIRBECK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6PW
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
DIGMOUR DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 156 BIRKRIG, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HP
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
ASHURST DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 61 LYNDHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UH
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN8 9DB
CHEMIST4U
Address: 34A-37 GREENHEY PLACE, EAST GILLIBRANDS, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 9SA
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 474433
BOOTS
Address: 20 THE CONCOURSE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6ND
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 725339
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: ROUGHWOOD CHEMISTS LTD, 121-123 BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723664
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: INGRAM ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LA
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 567010
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 55 WESTGATE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 723566
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 21 LYNDALE, ASHURST, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UJ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 731518
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN8 9DB
SPECSAVERS (SKELMERSDALE)
Address: UNIT 13, THE CONCOURSE SHOPPING CENTRE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6LB
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
VISION 4 VALUE
Address: 94 HALLCROFT, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6QD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
HEYES OPTICIANS LTD - SKELMERSDALE
Address: 118 SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LQ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
NICK HESFORD
Address: 94 HIGHER LANE, RAINFORD, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA11 8AL
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
CROMPTON & GILMORE OPTICIANS - ST.HELENS
Address: 8 ORMSKIRK ROAD, RAINFORD, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA11 8BT
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN8 9DB
BEACON HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
MANOR PRIMARY CARE
Address: HILLSIDE HEALTH CENTRE, TANHOUSE ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6DS
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736260
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Address: BIRLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, BIRLEYWOOD, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9BW
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736150
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Address: SANDY LANE HEALTH CENTRE, SANDY LANE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8LA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01695 736000
Transport Links near WN8 9DB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WN8 9DB
- Rainford
Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJDistance: 2.27 milesDriving Time: 3.70 minutes - Upholland
Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QDDistance: 2.81 milesDriving Time: 4.50 minutes - Orrell
Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8THDistance: 3.90 milesDriving Time: 7.62 minutes - Parbold
Parbold station, The Common, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NUDistance: 5.10 milesDriving Time: 8.16 minutes - Appley Bridge
Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AEDistance: 5.47 milesDriving Time: 10.18 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WN8 9DB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN8 9DB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN8 9DB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Lancashire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rosie Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN8 9DB 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 9DB 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 CouncilPostcodes near the WN8 9DB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN8 9DB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LE | 0.94 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LJ | 0.94 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Aldi |
| Asda, Northway, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LU | 1.33 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Asda |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 6.56 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Lidl |
| Lidl, Atkinson Road, ORMSKIRK, L39 2ZA | 7.62 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN8 9DB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 5.06 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, WA9 1JJ | 6.88 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Ravenhead Retail Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 7.13 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 9.26 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 0.58 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 4.86 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA | 5.19 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to McDonald's, Worthington Way, WIGAN, WN3 6XA |
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 5.20 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 0.57 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 3.66 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 5.02 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Todd Road, ST. HELENS, WA9 1JB | 6.54 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to KFC St Helens - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 6.86 miles | Directions from WN8 9DB to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |