Briar Road in the town of WIGAN
About Briar Road
Briar Road is a street located in the town of Wigan. It uses the postcode WN5 9QA. The street has a length of approximately 215 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 44100414 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 177.48 miles North West from central London., 16.14 miles North East from Liverpool, 17.87 miles West from Manchester and 25.91 miles North from Chester.
BRIAR ROAD is within the Post Town of WIGAN
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Map of Briar Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001296 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Briar Road |
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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 Briar Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.57 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.76 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.43 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Haydock St. Helens Address: Piele Rd, Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 9TL Telephone: 0871 984 6145 Visit Hotel Page |
4.69 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Park M6 J23 Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.73 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Breakey & Co | Breakey & Co Estate Agents, 57-59 Ormskirk Road, Saddle Junction, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Visit 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 |
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| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Location Details
| Briar Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.540085 |
| Longitude | -2.665343 |
| OS Easting (X): | 355912 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 405059 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD559051 |
Roads that have a Junction with Briar Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Broom Road | junction |
| Bulteel Street | junction |
| Palm Grove | junction |
| Alder Avenue | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 17 November 2024 at 20:00 (16.32 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.5°C (92.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032207 |
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| ONS Area Name | Young Hard-Pressed Families |
| Average Age | 33.92 |
| Area Population | 2092.00 |
| Male Population | 1015.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1077.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 83 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006351 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 010B |
| SOA Code: | 4c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001296 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Wigan |
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| Soho Street, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0XA |
| 01942 243522 |
| Distance: 0.62 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wigan |
| Tesco Pemberton Express |
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| 751 Ormskirk Rd, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AX |
| 0345 026 9384 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Pemberton Express |
| Tesco Wigan Poolstock Ln Express |
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| Poolstock Ln, Wigan, WN3 5JE |
| 0345 674 6484 |
| Distance: 1.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Poolstock Ln Express |
| Iceland Wigan Food Warehouse |
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| Unit 3, Marus Bidge Rtail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XE |
| 01942820945 |
| Distance: 1.36 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan Food Warehouse |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 01843 - Thanet |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 20 |
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: Douglas 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: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01942204091
St James' CofE Primary School
Address: St James' CofE Primary School, Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact:
Saint Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Saint Paul's CofE Primary School, Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SB
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01942748618
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact:
Westfield Community School
Address: Westfield Community School, Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01942776007
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Address: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan, Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01942223544
Marsh Green Primary School
Address: Marsh Green Primary School, Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01942222016
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Address: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan, Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW
Distance: 0.37 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: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School
Address: Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School, Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
St John's CofE Primary School
Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01942222133
England Secondary Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Address: Dean Trust Wigan, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01942511987
Abraham Guest Academy
Address: Abraham Guest Academy, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DQ
Distance: 0.89 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: 3.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| 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: 6.32 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
| 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: 8.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Fairfield Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON CLINIC
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 341 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9DL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 100 WARRINGTON ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9AL
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
WARRINGTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 100 WARRINGTON ROAD, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, WN5 9AL
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
BARTON AND TAYLOR
Address: 655 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AG
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
PEMBERTON SURGERY
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 367199
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PEMBERTON PC RESOURCE CTR, SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481900
PEMBERTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
WIGAN BOROUGH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: WIGAN GP ALLIANCE LLP, BEVAN HOUSE, 17 BEECHAM COURT, WIGAN, WN3 6PR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482848
EXTENDED ACCESS
Address: BEVAN HSE, 17 BEECHAM COURT, SMITHY BROOK ROAD, WIGAN, WN3 6PR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482848
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
GEORGE WILSON
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222670
WELL
Address: 216 ORMSKIRK ROAD, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9ED
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242692
BOOTS
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222604
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORES, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 527319
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 52 MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0PU
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222361
BOOTS
Address: 765-767 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8AT
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 214632
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pemberton Station is 0.69 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.
Wigan North Western Station is 1.34 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.