Latitude: 53.5401 / 53°32'24"N
Longitude: -2.7036 / 2°42'13"W
OS Eastings: 353467
OS Northings: 405052
OS Grid: SD534050
Mapcode National: GBR 9WKH.GQ
Mapcode Global: WH86S.F8SZ
Plus Code: 9C5VG7RW+2G
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83pm59
What Three Birds: redshank.catbird.sandpiper
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WN5 8HG is a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Orrell, Wigan. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £117,678 to £169,501 with an average of £143,589.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
Commercial rateable values range from £2,900 to £9,400 with an average of £6,150. The most common recorded business types are Shop and Garages.
In the 2011 census, there were 8 people resident in WN5 8HG, of which 5 were male and 3 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
WN5 8HG is in the Warrington and Wigan travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust.
WN5 8HG is approximately 91m (299ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in WN5 8HG
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing WN5 8HG
5a1: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - White Professionals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for WN5 8HG
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near WN5 8HG include Asda and Sainsbury's. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of WN5 8HG are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Wigan Borough Council
Ward
Orrell
Councillors
Richard Clayton (Conservative)
Steven Lyn Evans (Conservative)
Michael Winstanley (Conservative)
Mark Tebbutt (Labour)
Marjorie Clayton (Conservative)
Anne Collins (Labour)
Jim Nicholson (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Makerfield
MP
Yvonne Fovargue (Labour)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for WN5 8HG.
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near WN5 8HG.
Orrell Holgate Primary School
Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School
Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
St John's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Abraham Guest Academy
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DQ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Wigan UTC
New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RP
University Technical College
Ages 14 - 19
Good
Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Standish Community High School
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ
Free School
Ages 4 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.