River Way is a street located in the town of Wigan. It uses the postcode WN1 1XQ. The street has a length of approximately 859 metres.
The street is located within the Wigan District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 44102801, 44108001 and 44100640 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 176.8 miles North West from central London., 16.49 miles West from Manchester, 17.58 miles North East from Liverpool and 26.8 miles North East from Chester.
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Map of River Way
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near River Way
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.10 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.26 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.72 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address: Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.40 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Haydock St. Helens Address: Piele Rd, Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 9TL Telephone: 0871 984 6145 Visit Hotel Page |
5.21 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Belvoir | 29, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN | Visit Website |
| Hammer Price Homes Ltd | Bank Chambers, 1 Library Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1NN | Visit Website |
| Regan & Hallworth | 10-12 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN | Visit Website |
| Rutter Green | 104-108 Wallgate, Wigan, WN3 4AB | Visit Website |
| Alan Batt Estate Agents | 78 Market Street Wigan WN1 1HX | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Location Details
| River Way | |
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| Latitude | 53.544888 |
| Longitude | -2.628446 |
| OS Easting (X): | 358361 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 405571 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD584056 |
Roads that have a Junction with River Way
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Powell Street (A49) | junction |
| Powell Street (A49) | junction |
| Powell Street (B5376) | junction |
| Crompton Street (A573) | junction |
| Crompton Street (A573) | junction |
| Rodney Street (A49) | junction |
| Harrogate Street (A49) | junction |
| Darlington Street (A49) | junction |
| Darlington Street (A577) | junction |
| Queen Street (A49) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
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| Sunset | 15:56 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 22 December 2024 at 23:00 (16.36 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.0°C (59.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (18 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032310 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration |
| Average Age | 38.97 |
| Area Population | 1696.00 |
| Male Population | 900.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 796.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 89 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006369 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 008C |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001294 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Wigan |
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| 70 Standish Gate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1UW |
| 01942826115 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan |
| Tesco Wigan Extra |
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| Central Park Way, Wigan, WN1 1XS |
| 0345 677 9736 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Extra |
| Asda Wigan |
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| Soho Street, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0XA |
| 01942 243522 |
| Distance: 0.94 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wigan |
| Tesco Whelley Express |
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| Whelley Rd, Wigan, WN1 3UP |
| 0345 610 2801 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whelley Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 01843 - Thanet |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Telephone Number: 01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wigan |
| The Member of Parliament is Lisa Nandy |
| Details for the MP Lisa Nandy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lisa Nandy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lisa Nandy won with a majority of 9,549 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,538 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wigan Central Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan, Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01942246376
St William's Catholic Primary School
Address: St William's Catholic Primary School, Ince Green Lane, Ince-in-Makerfield, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2DG
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01942235782
Ince CofE Primary School
Address: Ince CofE Primary School, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01942704129
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Address: Britannia Bridge Primary School, Winifred Street, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4SD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01942760036
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catharine's CofE Primary School, Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01942733081
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01942244361
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01942206733
Mab's Cross Primary School
Address: Mab's Cross Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01942749200
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01942776188
Woodfield Primary School
Address: Woodfield Primary School, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01942243675
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Address: Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School, Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01942776457
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Address: Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School, Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01942244354
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Address: St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan, Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5AN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01942204091
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01942231478
St James' CofE Primary School
Address: St James' CofE Primary School, Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact:
Saint Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Saint Paul's CofE Primary School, Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SB
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact:
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01942748618
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Address: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01942768801
Rose Bridge Academy
Address: Rose Bridge Academy, Holt Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3HD
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Wigan UTC
Address: Wigan UTC, New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: Wigan and Leigh College, PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY
Address: SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 243649
MESNES VIEW SURGERY
Address: 93 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1ST
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242350
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3NH
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244414
DR SEABROOK
Address: 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 231965
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482000
INCE SURGERY
Address: CLARE HOUSE, PHOENIX WAY, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 4NW
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481140
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 50 MARKET PLACE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1PJ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN VISION PLUS LIMITED (SPECSAVERS)
Address: 3-5 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WIGAN)
Address: 18 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
CONLON OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 9-11 MAKINSONS ARCADE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1PL
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wigan Wallgate Station is 0.19 miles away.
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Wigan Wallgate is situated on the Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Wigan Wallgate Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Wigan North Western Station is 0.22 miles away.
Address: Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Wigan North Western is situated on the Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Avanti West Coast.
Wigan North Western Station is staffed on a full time basis.