About Forgemaster Close
The street is not publicly maintained and is unadopted which means that a private body or even the householder could be responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. Check the status with your local council or enquire if the street is covered by a PUSWA (public utilities street works act).
The street is located within the Wigan 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.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 175.81 miles North West from central London., 15.45 miles West from Manchester, 18.09 miles North East from Liverpool and 26.7 miles North East from Chester.
FORGEMASTER CLOSE is within the Post Town of WIGAN
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Map of Forgemaster Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02001299, E02001298 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Forgemaster Close |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forgemaster Close | |
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| Latitude | 53.537067 |
| Longitude | -2.606075 |
| OS Easting (X): | 359836 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 404688 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD598047 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
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| Sunset | 19:17 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 19 September 2024 at 15:00 (15.37 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Sunny day |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 20.8°C (58.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00031785 & E00031959 |
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| ONS Area Name | Communal Retirement & Multi-Ethnic Hardship |
| Average Age | 40.89 & 36.33 |
| Area Population | 1653.00 & 1602.00 |
| Male Population | 816.00 & 839.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 837.00 & 763.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 35 & 43 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006272 &E01006309 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 013C &Wigan 012C |
| SOA Code: | 5a &4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001299 &E02001298 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 013 &Wigan 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wigan Hindley Extra |
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| Cross St, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT |
| 0345 677 9782 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Hindley Extra |
| Asda Hindley |
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| Ladies Lane, Hindley, WN2 2QA |
| 01942 751730 |
| Distance: 1.21 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Hindley |
| Tesco Wigan Extra |
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| Central Park Way, Wigan, WN1 1XS |
| 0345 677 9736 |
| Distance: 1.26 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Extra |
| Iceland Wigan |
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| 70 Standish Gate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1UW |
| 01942826115 |
| Distance: 1.27 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
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 Makerfield &Wigan |
| The Member of Parliament is Josh Simons &Lisa Nandy |
| Details for the MP Josh Simons &Lisa Nandy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Josh Simons &Lisa Nandy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Josh Simons &Lisa Nandy won with a majority of 5,399 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 76,641 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hindley &Ince Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Address: Hindley Junior and Infant School, Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01942255339
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's CofE Primary School, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3HY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Address: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley, Abbott Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3DG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01942253522
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: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01942235782
Ince CofE Primary School
Address: Ince CofE Primary School, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01942704129
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01942244361
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Address: St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3HY
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01942258647
England Secondary Schools
Rose Bridge Academy
Address: Rose Bridge Academy, Holt Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3HD
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
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: 2.75 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| Leigh Infirmary |
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| Address: The Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1HS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.18 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leigh Infirmary |
| Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Woodford Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Making Space |
| Distance: 7.45 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
PLATT BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 152 WALTHEW LANE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5AW
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 CROSS STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AT
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3EA
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN ORTHODONTIC GROUP
Address: 2-6 KING STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1BS
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
INCE SURGERY
Address: CLARE HOUSE, PHOENIX WAY, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 4NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481140
RIVINGTON WAY SURGERY
Address: PHOENIX WAY, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 4NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481120
HIGHER INCE SURGERY
Address: INCE COMMUNITY CLINIC, MANCHESTER ROAD, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2DJ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483150
DR TUN & PARTNERS
Address: HINDLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 LIVERPOOL ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3HQ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482505
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3NH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244414
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY
Address: SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 243649
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 7 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 245652
TIMS & PARKER PHARMACY
Address: CLAIRE HSE,LOWER INCE H/C, PHOENIX WAY, LOWER INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 4NW
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 825961
HINDLEY PHARMACY
Address: HINDLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 LIVERPOOL ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3HQ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255304
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 234 SCHOLES, WIGAN, WN1 3NH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244364
TRAYNERS CHEMIST
Address: 108 MARKET STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AY
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255295
PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 864070
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ince (Manchester) Station is 0.30 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 North Western Station is 1.20 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.