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This section of the site is all about the WN Postcode area, also known as the Wigan Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as WN1.
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Map of the WN Wigan Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the WN Postcode
| Width from East to West | 15.01 mi |
| Height from North to South | 10.81 mi |
| Area of WN | 84.14 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 15.60 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 62.07 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 8 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 35 |
| Number of Post Towns | 3 |
| Number of Postcodes | 7,176 |
The WN postcode area represents a group of 8 postal districts in the Wigan area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters w and n in WigaN. The area has a population of 308,483 and covers an area of 217,924 hectares. Fun fact: 0.47% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater Manchester (82.16%), Lancashire (15.13%), Merseyside (2.71%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the WN Postcode Area?
The Wigan WN Postcode is in the North West of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: PR - Preston, WA - Warrington, BL - Bolton, L - Liverpool and M - Manchester, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is WN6 and the most urban is WN7.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN6 | 36,404,634 | 1,989,279 | 5.46% |
| WN8 | 50,221,564 | 2,853,759 | 5.68% |
| WN2 | 39,958,957 | 2,328,516 | 5.83% |
| WN4 | 19,190,998 | 1,373,369 | 7.16% |
| WN5 | 26,294,075 | 2,139,094 | 8.14% |
| WN1 | 11,676,845 | 977,448 | 8.37% |
| WN3 | 14,374,699 | 1,384,078 | 9.63% |
| WN7 | 19,799,318 | 2,130,257 | 10.76% |
| Total | 217,921,090 (m²) | 15,175,800 (m²) | 6.96% |
A map showing the boundary of WN in relation to other areas
There are 11 towns within the Wigan postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 217,924² |
| Miles | 841² |
| Feet | 23,457,121,436² |
| Kilometres | 2,179² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Leigh Delivery Office
- Skelmersdale Delivery Office
- Wigan Delivery Office
Councils within the WN Area
