The WN2 5 postcode sector is within the county of Greater Manchester.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN2 5 postcode sector is home to a bustling 11,630 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 243 postcodes already in use, this leaves 157 units available.
The largest settlement in the WN2 5 postal code is Platt Bridge followed by Abram, and Bamfurlong.
The WN2 5 Postcode shares a border with WA3 1 (Lowton), WA3 3 (Golborne), WN2 3 (Hindley, Platt Bridge), WN3 4 (Ince, WIGAN), WN3 5 (WIGAN, Worsley Mesnes), WN4 8 (Ashton-in-Makerfield), WN7 4 (LEIGH), WN2 4 (Hindley Green, Hindley, Bickershaw) and WN4 0 (Ashton-in-Makerfield).
The sector is within the post town of WIGAN.
WN2 5 is a postcode sector within the WN2 postcode district which is within the WN Wigan postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the WN2 5 postal sector is the Wigan Delivery Office.
The area of the WN2 5 postcode sector is 4.07 square miles which is 10.55 square kilometres or 2,607.33 square acres.
Waterways within the WN2 5 postcode sector include the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch), Hey Brook, Nan Holes Brook.
Map of the WN2 5 Postcode Sector
Explore the WN2 5 postcode sector by using our interactive map.
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Official List of Streets
Platt Bridge (80 Streets)
(30 Streets)
Abram (68 Streets)
Bickershaw (14 Streets)
Bamfurlong (18 Streets)
WIGAN (1 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
Platt Bridge
MOSS LANE STEPHEN STREETGolborne
WIGAN ROADHindley
LIVERPOOL ROADAshton-in-Makerfield
BOLTON ROAD LOCKER LANEInce
WARRINGTON ROADWeather Forecast for WN2 5
Weather Forecast for Stubshaw Cross
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 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% | SE 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 |
Schools and Places of Education Within the WN2 5 Postcode Sector
Platt Bridge Community School
Academy converter
Rivington Avenue, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5NG
Head: Mrs Sue Darbyshire
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-06-26 (4119 days ago)
Website: Visit Platt Bridge Community School Website
Phone: 01942487999
Number of Pupils: 485
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Academy converter
Simpkin Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE
Head: Mrs Laura James
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-03-22 (563 days ago)
Website: Visit St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Website
Phone: 01942703465
Number of Pupils: 273
House Prices in the WN2 5 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £197,023 | 22 | £196,467 | 18 | £187,895 | 19 | £169,125 | 20 |
| Semi-Detached | £119,764 | 67 | £105,695 | 56 | £105,728 | 65 | £101,674 | 48 |
| Terraced | £74,968 | 95 | £79,024 | 65 | £75,451 | 78 | £69,899 | 66 |
| Flats | £103,331 | 8 | £74,083 | 6 | £134,000 | 2 | £65,675 | 6 |
Important Postcodes WN2 5 in the Postcode Sector
WN2 5JF is the postcode for Holy Family RC Primary School, Wigan Street, MAIN BLOCK, Holy Family RC Primary School, Wigan Street, and Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Wigan Street
WN2 5JT is the postcode for Bryn Gates Cp School, Lily Lane
WN2 5NG is the postcode for Platt Bridge Community School, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge Community School, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, and Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge
WN2 5QE is the postcode for St Johns C of E Primary School, Simpkin Street, and St Johns Church Of England Primary School, Simpkin Street
WN2 5TH is the postcode for H M Prison Hindley, Gibson Street
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