WN2 4RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4RU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WN which means Wigan.
- Postal District. In our case WN2.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN2 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
The regional mail center for the post area WN is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WN2 4RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN2 4RU postcode have the street address of Draycott Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN2 4RU postcode is home to a bustling 22 residents!
WN2 4RU is within the town of Hindley.
The WN2 4RU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN2 4RU are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in WN2 4RU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WN2 4RU
The telephone area code for WN2 4RU is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5262753813 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.5633833275 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Hindley
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 51.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 32.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 34.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 32.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 38.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 16.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 24.980 |
WN2 4RU has an average download speed of 16.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
2% of postcodes (28,390) have slower broadband speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,155,947) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 3.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.760 |
WN2 4RU has an average upload speed of 3.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,051 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (46,870) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,136,720) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Address: Hindley Junior and Infant School, Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01942255339
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: St Peter's CofE Primary School, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3HY
Distance: 0.97 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: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01942253522
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Address: Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School, Hereford Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4DH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01942255578
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Address: Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School, Chapel Fields Lane, Hindley, Chapel Fields Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3QS
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01942255577
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green, Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01942767768
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01942255406
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01942255396
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: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01942258647
England Secondary Schools
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact:
Hindley High School
Address: Hindley High School, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
TIME FOR TEETH HMP HINDLEY
Address: H M PRISON HINDLEY, GIBSON STREET, BICKERSHAW, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5TH
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3EA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 CROSS STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
HINDLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1-3 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QA
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
PLATT BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 152 WALTHEW LANE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5AW
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 INCE GREEN LANE, INCE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2AR
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BORSDANE AVENUE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT3, BORSDANE AVENUE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, WN2 3QN
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 257548
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 760 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255700
TRAYNERS CHEMIST
Address: 108 MARKET STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AY
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255295
HINDLEY PHARMACY
Address: HINDLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 LIVERPOOL ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3HQ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255304
WELL
Address: HINDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 109 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 521620
PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY
Address: RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 864070
Nearest Opticians
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 59 MARKET STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AE
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS
Address: 102 MARKET STREET, ST HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AY
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - MARSDEN STREET
Address: 10 MARSDEN STREET, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 3AQ
Distance: 2.27 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGH)
Address: 47-49 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BURZA NA
Address: 806 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255765
DR TUN & PARTNERS
Address: HINDLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 LIVERPOOL ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3HQ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482505
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 109 LADIES LANE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 2QG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807500
PLATT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482370
DR AHMAD & PTNRS
Address: PLATT BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, RIVINGTON AVENUE, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5NG
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482330
DR CA XAVIER
Address: 647 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PLATT BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5BD
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 862738
Transport Links
Train Stations
Westhoughton
Address: Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Postcode: BL5 3LE
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.61 miles
Lostock
Address: Lostock station, Rumworth Road, Lostock, Greater Manchester, BL6 4JP
Postcode: BL6 4JP
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.31 miles
Atherton
Address: Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Postcode: M46 9RH
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.50 miles
Hag Fold
Address: Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Postcode: M46 9WX
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.86 miles
Daisy Hill
Address: Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Postcode: BL5 2JQ
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.15 miles
Hindley
Address: Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ
Postcode: WN2 2QJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.21 miles
Ince (Manchester)
Address: Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA
Postcode: WN2 2DA
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.21 miles
Horwich Parkway
Address: Horwich Parkway station, Off Arena Approach, Horwich, Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB
Postcode: BL6 6LB
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.71 miles
Wigan Wallgate
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Postcode: WN1 1BB
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.14 miles
Wigan North Western
Address: Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Postcode: WN1 1BJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.10 miles
Blackrod
Address: Blackrod station, Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH
Postcode: BL6 5JH
Line: Manchester to Preston line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.52 miles
Pemberton
Address: Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX
Postcode: WN5 9HX
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.36 miles
Bryn
Address: Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR
Postcode: WN4 0AR
Line: Liverpool to Wigan Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.95 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Josh Simons |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wigan council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £167,000 | £212,000 | £189,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £327,000 | £313,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 0.75 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Ladies Lane, Hindley, WIGAN, WN2 2QA | 1.60 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Templeton Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5PD | 2.42 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3ZS | 3.39 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 3.55 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 3.85 miles | Directions to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.14 miles | Directions to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.15 miles | Directions to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 6.75 miles | Directions to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 1.39 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 2.21 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ | 2.25 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pavilion Square, Westhoughton, BOLTON, BL5 3AJ |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 2.10 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.35 miles | Directions to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 3.90 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 4.09 miles | Directions to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 4.11 miles | Directions to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |