The Downs in the town of WIGAN
About The Downs
The Downs is a street located in the town of Wigan. It uses the postcode WN3 6AH. The street has a length of approximately 56 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 44103268 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 177.25 miles North West from central London., 15.22 miles North East from Liverpool, 18.29 miles West from Manchester and 24.99 miles North from Chester.
THE DOWNS is within the Post Town of WIGAN
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Map of The Downs
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001307 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 The Downs
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.43 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.36 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Haydock St. Helens Address: Piele Rd, Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 9TL Telephone: 0871 984 6145 Visit Hotel Page |
3.99 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.14 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Park M6 J23 Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.47 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £131,000 | £131,000 | £131,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regal Estate Agents | 587 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan,WN5 8AG | Visit Website |
| Robin Park Letting Agents Wigan | 689 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AQ | |
| Reeds Rains | 798 Ormskirk Road Pemberton Wigan WN5 8AX | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings | 798 Ormskirk Road Wigan WN5 8AX | Visit Website |
| Pro Lettings | Hewitt House, Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7XA | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| The Downs | |
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| Latitude | 53.528977 |
| Longitude | -2.679576 |
| OS Easting (X): | 354957 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 403832 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD550038 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Downs
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Kinlet Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:35 |
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| Sunset | 16:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 15 November 2024 at 10:00 (15.62 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.5°C (95.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032456 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 40.73 |
| Area Population | 1463.00 |
| Male Population | 718.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 745.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006401 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 021E |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001307 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 021 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Pemberton Express |
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| 751 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AX |
| 0345 026 9384 |
| Distance: 0.53 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pemberton Express |
| Sainsburys Wigan |
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| Worthington Way, Wigan, England, WN3 6XA |
| 01942 321966 |
| Distance: 1.17 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Wigan |
| Iceland Wigan Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 3, Marus Bidge Rtail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XE |
| 01942820945 |
| Distance: 1.19 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan Food Warehouse |
| Asda Goose Green |
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| Wheatlea Industrial Estate Worthington Way, Wigan, WN3 6XA |
| 01942 751740 |
| Distance: 1.29 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Goose Green |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 01843 - Thanet |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 21.6 | 15.4 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
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 |
| The Member of Parliament is Josh Simons |
| Details for the MP Josh Simons on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Josh Simons on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Josh Simons 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: Winstanley Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
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: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01942204091
St James' CofE Primary School
Address: St James' CofE Primary School, Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Saint Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Saint Paul's CofE Primary School, Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SB
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Marus Bridge Primary School
Address: Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01942248129
Marus Bridge Primary School
Address: Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01942748618
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Winstanley Community Primary School
Address: Winstanley Community Primary School, Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6JP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01942749141
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Address: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan, Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01942223544
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan, Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01942222721
Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Address: Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact:
Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School
Address: Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School, Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01942222133
England Secondary Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Address: Dean Trust Wigan, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01942511987
Abraham Guest Academy
Address: Abraham Guest Academy, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DQ
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Winstanley College
Address: Winstanley College, Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01695633244
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: 4.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| Fairfield Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, WA11 7RS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Fairfield Hospital |
| Telephone: 01744 739311 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fairfield Independent 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: 7.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BARTON AND TAYLOR
Address: 655 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON CLINIC
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 341 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9DL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 52 CHURCH STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8TQ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 100 WARRINGTON ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9AL
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SAXENA L
Address: HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE, WINSTANLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 6JN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483213
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483900
PEMBERTON SURGERY
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 367199
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PEMBERTON PC RESOURCE CTR, SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481900
PEMBERTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN BOROUGH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: WIGAN GP ALLIANCE LLP, BEVAN HOUSE, 17 BEECHAM COURT, WIGAN, WN3 6PR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482848
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 765-767 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 214632
BOOTS
Address: 91 HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE, WINSTANLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN3 6JA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 211090
BRADSHAW STREET PHARMACY
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 224390
GEORGE WILSON
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222670
WELL
Address: 216 ORMSKIRK ROAD, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9ED
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242692
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 223175
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pemberton Station is 0.43 miles away.
Address: Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX
Pemberton is situated on the Kirkby Branch Line and is managed by Northern.
Pemberton Station is an unstaffed station.
Orrell Station is 1.22 miles away.
Address: Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH
Orrell is situated on the Kirkby Branch Line and is managed by Northern.
Orrell Station is an unstaffed station.