Alston Road is a street located in the town of Wigan. It uses the postcode WN2 1AU. The street has a length of approximately 182 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wigan is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 Number of 44100067 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., 15.83 miles West from Manchester, 18.73 miles North East from Liverpool and 27.82 miles North East from Chester.
ALSTON ROAD is within the Post Town of WIGAN
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Map of Alston Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001293 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Alston Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.18 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address: Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.26 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.33 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.85 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village Address: Sale Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.50 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Alston Road
UPRN: 100011750361
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750364
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750365
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750368
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750369
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750370
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750372
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750376
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750378
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750379
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100011750381
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £162,500 | £132,500 | £147,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Elle Properties | The Estate Office 15a Douglas Court Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 1XR | Visit Website |
| Bowker Lettings | 20 Leigh Street, Wigan,WN1 3BE | Visit Website |
| T Fazakerley & Son | 3 Wrightington Street Wigan,,WN1 2AZ | Visit Website |
| Northwood | 55-57, Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QX | Visit Website |
| Morgan H Lewis Estate Agents | Head Office, 83 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2QT | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Alston Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.555022 |
| Longitude | -2.606277 |
| OS Easting (X): | 359840 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 406686 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD598067 |
Known Residential Addresses for Alston Road
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Roads that have a Junction with Alston Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Camberwell Crescent | junction |
| Borden Close | junction |
| Milford Road | junction |
| Stanstead Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (16.38 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.4°C (96.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032406 |
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| ONS Area Name | Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 44.66 |
| Area Population | 1587.00 |
| Male Population | 799.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 788.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006391 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 007D |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001293 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Whelley Express |
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| Whelley Rd, Wigan, WN1 3UP |
| 0345 610 2801 |
| Distance: 0.26 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Whelley Express |
| Tesco Wigan Extra |
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| Central Park Way, Wigan, WN1 1XS |
| 0345 677 9736 |
| Distance: 0.82 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Extra |
| Iceland Wigan |
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| 70 Standish Gate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1UW |
| 01942826115 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan |
| Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
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| 410 Gidlow Ln Rd, Wigan, WN6 7PL |
| 0345 675 7051 |
| Distance: 1.68 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01942 | WIGAN - LCWIG | P62 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.1 | 6.9 | >=30 | Y | 11 |
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: Aspull New Springs Whelley Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Aspull Church Primary School
Address: Aspull Church Primary School, Bolton Road, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1QT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01942746679
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Address: Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan, Holly Road, Aspull, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 1RU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01942832299
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: 0.18 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: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01942235782
Ince CofE Primary School
Address: Ince CofE Primary School, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01942704129
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Address: Britannia Bridge Primary School, Winifred Street, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4SD
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01942760036
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catharine's CofE Primary School, Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01942733081
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Distance: 0.91 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: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01942206733
Mab's Cross Primary School
Address: Mab's Cross Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.95 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: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01942776188
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: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01942768801
Rose Bridge Academy
Address: Rose Bridge Academy, Holt Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3HD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Wigan UTC
Address: Wigan UTC, New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RP
Distance: 1.21 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: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01942761800
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
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| Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.53 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| BMI The Beaumont Hospital |
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| Address: Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4LA, |
| Independent Sector |
| BMI Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01204 404404 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.59 (miles) |
| Directions from to BMI The Beaumont Hospital |
| Wrightington Hospital |
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| Address: Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.96 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
FLORENCE HOUSE
Address: 100 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XP
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN ORTHODONTIC GROUP
Address: 2-6 KING STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1BS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3NH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244414
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY
Address: SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 243649
HIGHER INCE SURGERY
Address: INCE COMMUNITY CLINIC, MANCHESTER ROAD, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2DJ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483150
DR SEABROOK
Address: 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 231965
MESNES VIEW SURGERY
Address: 93 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1ST
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242350
ASPULL SURGERY
Address: HAIGH ROAD, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1XH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 831263
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
NEW SPRINGS PHARMACY
Address: 21-23 WIGAN ROAD, ASPULL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 1DH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242147
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 234 SCHOLES, WIGAN, WN1 3NH
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244364
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORE, CENTRAL PARK WAY, WIGAN, WN1 1XE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 936396
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 7 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 245652
BOOTS
Address: THE GRAND ARCADE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1BH
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242788
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 11 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1QP
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242532
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS
Address: TESCO, WIGAN LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XS
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
JACKSON OPTICIANS
Address: 44 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, WN1 1UW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN VISION PLUS LIMITED (SPECSAVERS)
Address: 3-5 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WIGAN)
Address: 18 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1UE
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (MESNES RD, WIGAN)
Address: 55 MESNES ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2DF
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ince (Manchester) Station is 1.12 miles away.
Address: Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA
Ince (Manchester) is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Ince (Manchester) Station is an unstaffed station.
Wigan Wallgate Station is 1.31 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.