Map of the WN6 Postcode District
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Where is the WN6 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to WN6
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 3.85 | SE |
| Skelmersdale | 4.25 | SW |
| Adlington | 4.46 | ENE |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 4.68 | SE |
| Chorley | 5.29 | NNE |
| Hindley | 5.87 | SE |
| Horwich | 6.11 | E |
| Billinge | 6.46 | S |
| Leyland | 7.10 | N |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 7.14 | SSE |
| Rainford | 7.16 | SSW |
| Westhoughton | 7.47 | ESE |
| Ormskirk | 8.00 | W |
| Haydock | 8.34 | S |
| Golborne | 8.64 | SSE |
| St Helens | 9.27 | SSW |
| Newton-le-Willows | 9.38 | SSE |
| Leigh | 9.46 | SE |
| Atherton | 9.46 | ESE |
The post town for this district is WIGAN.
Postcode Information for District WN6 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1064)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish | WIGAN | WN6 0 | 370 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN6 7 | 210 |
| Appley Bridge | WIGAN | WN6 9 | 146 |
| Shevington | WIGAN | WN6 8 | 142 |
| Wrightington | WIGAN | WN6 9 | 80 |
| WIGAN | WIGAN | WN6 8 | 67 |
| Standish Lower Ground | WIGAN | WN6 8 | 39 |
| Standish | WIGAN | WN6 8 | 6 |
| Miry Lane Industrial Estate | WIGAN | WN6 7 | 3 |
| Wrightington | WIGAN | WN6 0 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in WN6
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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GIDLOW LANE
WIGAN
41
WN6 7BP
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PRESTON ROAD
WIGAN
STANDISH
34
WN6 0HS
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HIGH STREET
WIGAN
STANDISH
31
WN6 0HA
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WOODHOUSE LANE
WIGAN
19
WN6 7NR
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PARK ROAD
WIGAN
17
WN6 7AE
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GATHURST LANE
WIGAN
SHEVINGTON
14
WN6 8HA
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MARKET STREET
WIGAN
STANDISH
14
WN6 0HW
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BEECH HILL AVENUE
WIGAN
11
WN6 7RP
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BROAD O'THE LANE
WIGAN
SHEVINGTON
11
WN6 8EA
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POLE STREET
WIGAN
STANDISH
7
WN6 0HP
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WOODHOUSE DRIVE
WIGAN
7
WN6 7NT
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIDLOW LANE | WIGAN | 41 | WN6 7BP | View on Google Maps | |
| PRESTON ROAD | WIGAN | STANDISH | 34 | WN6 0HS | View on Google Maps |
| HIGH STREET | WIGAN | STANDISH | 31 | WN6 0HA | View on Google Maps |
| WOODHOUSE LANE | WIGAN | 19 | WN6 7NR | View on Google Maps | |
| PARK ROAD | WIGAN | 17 | WN6 7AE | View on Google Maps | |
| GATHURST LANE | WIGAN | SHEVINGTON | 14 | WN6 8HA | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET STREET | WIGAN | STANDISH | 14 | WN6 0HW | View on Google Maps |
| BEECH HILL AVENUE | WIGAN | 11 | WN6 7RP | View on Google Maps | |
| BROAD O'THE LANE | WIGAN | SHEVINGTON | 11 | WN6 8EA | View on Google Maps |
| POLE STREET | WIGAN | STANDISH | 7 | WN6 0HP | View on Google Maps |
| WOODHOUSE DRIVE | WIGAN | 7 | WN6 7NT | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the WN6 postcode district is Standish, located in Wigan. Other significant settlements include Wrightington, Shevington, and Standish Lower Ground. The county in which these settlements are located is Greater Manchester in England. The most significant post town in this district is Wigan.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wigan District (B) (814 postal codes), and finally, the West Lancashire District (B) area (109 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the WN6 postal code is Standish followed by WIGAN, and Shevington.
The WN6 Postcode shares a border with PR7 (CHORLEY, Euxton, Buckshaw Village), WN3 (WIGAN, Ince, Winstanley), WN5 (WIGAN, Orrell, Billinge), L40 (Burscough, Scarisbrick, Mawdesley), WN8 (SKELMERSDALE, Upholland, Parbold) and WN1 (WIGAN, Standish, Ince).
Dentists in the WN6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gidlow Dental Surgery | 328 GIDLOW LANE , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 7PJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 16 GATHURST LANE , SHEVINGTON , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 8HA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Rodenhurst (dental Surgery) | 59 CHURCH STREET , STANDISH , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 0JT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the WN6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dicconson Group Practice | , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 7LB | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Beech Hill Medical Practice | , BEECH HILL , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 7PD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Standish Medical Practice | , STANDISH , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 0HD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Shevington Surgery | , SHEVINGTON , WIGAN , WN6 8ET | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the WN6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor Pharmacy | FROG LANE , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 7LB | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | England Pharmacy | 280 GIDLOW LANE , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 7PG | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Standish Pharmacy | 15 PRESTON ROAD , STANDISH , WIGAN , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 0HR | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Cohens Chemist | 47A HIGH STREET , STANDISH , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 0HA | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Manor Pharmacy | 4 GATHURST LANE , SHEVINGTON , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 8HA | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Appley Bridge Pharmacy | 53 WOODNOOK ROAD , APPLEY BRIDGE , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 9JR | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Shevington Community Pharmacy | THE SURGERY , HOUGHTON LANE , SHEVINGTON , WIGAN , WN6 8ET | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the WN6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - STANDISH | 10 POLE STREET , STANDISH , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 0HP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | LANCASHIRE 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED | 15 LARKHILL AVENUE , STANDISH , WIGAN , WN6 0DP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | MANCHESTER 2 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED | 15 LARKHILL AVENUE , STANDISH , WIGAN , LANCASHIRE , WN6 0DP | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD | 2 BROAD O TH LANE , SHEVINGTON , WIGAN , WN6 8EA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | STANDISH STYLING OPTICIANS | 2-4 CROSS STREET , STANDISH , WIGAN , WN6 0HQ | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Phase: Primary
Address: Avondale Street , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0LF
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Standish Community High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Kenyon Road , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0NX
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Pollard (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Standish Community High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Kenyon Road , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0NX
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Barker (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
My Life Learning
Phase: Not applicable
Address: C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0PP
Headteacher: Ms Caroline Lamb ()
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Wood Fold Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Green Lane , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0TS
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Gough (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Standish St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Rectory Lane , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0XB
Headteacher: Mrs Jannet Kneale (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Rectory Lane , Standish , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 0XB
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Colothan (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Mort Street , Springfield , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 7AU
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsey Taylor-Heaton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Netherby Road , Beech Hill , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 7PT
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle McCarthy (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Springfield Road , Sacred Heart Rc School , WIGAN
Postcode: WN6 7RH
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Stirrup (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Baytree Road , Springfield , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 7RN
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Rigby (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Shevington High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Shevington Lane , Shevington , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 8AB
Headteacher: Mr Julian Grant (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Lane , Shevington , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 8BD
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Crowder (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Millbrook Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Elmfield , Shevington , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 8DL
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Tomlinson (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Wigan Lower Road , Standish Lower Ground , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 8JP
Headteacher: Mr Philip Ivory (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Finch Lane , Appley Bridge , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 9DT
Headteacher: Mrs J G Dunn (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Fir Tree College
Phase: Not applicable
Address: The Nook , Appley Bridge , Shevington , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 9JB
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Bowman ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Shevington Vale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Runshaw Avenue , Appley Bridge , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 9JP
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Tomlinson (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Phase: Primary
Address: Mossy Lea Road , Wrightington , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 9RE
Headteacher: Miss Vicki Gleeson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Mossy Lea Road , Wrightington , Wigan
Postcode: WN6 9RN
Headteacher: Mr Andy Purcell (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Appley Bridge
CRS Code: APB
Operator: NT
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M6 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.09
Average Driving Distance: 2.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 914
M6 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.35
Average Driving Distance: 4.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 914
M6 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.79
Average Driving Distance: 5.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 113
M58 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.07
Average Driving Distance: 6.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 862
M58 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.21
Average Driving Distance: 7.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 303
M6 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.51
Average Driving Distance: 7.60
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 17
M58 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.89
Average Driving Distance: 8.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 59
M61 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.60
Average Driving Distance: 7.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 89
M61 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.23
Average Driving Distance: 6.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 527
Weather Forecast for Standish
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 13.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | S 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | S 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 24.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 25.00% | S 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 24.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| WN6 0 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN6 7 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN6 8 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| WN6 9 | Wigan Delivery Office |
| W | N | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| W | N | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the WN6 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £498 | £675 | £565 |
| 2 | £675 | £800 | £748 |
| 3 | £550 | £1,500 | £1,015 |
| 4 | £1,300 | £2,150 | £1,725 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £149,995 | £800,000 | £447,499 | |
| 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2 | £47,500 | £300,000 | £179,287 |
| 3 | £110,000 | £995,000 | £260,881 |
| 4 | £199,950 | £999,995 | £378,874 |
| 5 | £300,000 | £1,000,000 | £626,099 |
| 6 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wigan | Regan & Hallworth | 10-12 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN | 01942 925393 |
 | Standish | Tracy Phillips Estates | 1 High Street, Standish, WN6 0HA | 01257 445702 |
 | Wigan | Alan Batt Estate Agents | 78 Market Street Wigan WN1 1HX | 01942 559666 |
 | Standish | Breakey & Co | 2 High Street Standish Wigan WN6 0HL | 01257 441266 |
 | Wigan | Sapphire Homes | 80 Market Street, Wigan WN1 1HX | 01942 925220 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £274,410 | 297 | £279,634 | 279 | £256,219 | 238 | £246,653 | 210 |
| Semi-Detached | £161,341 | 300 | £152,667 | 301 | £149,346 | 259 | £145,474 | 242 |
| Terraced | £109,253 | 199 | £110,393 | 237 | £100,693 | 216 | £108,157 | 188 |
| Flats | £122,183 | 29 | £113,051 | 17 | £93,833 | 12 | £116,846 | 13 |