About Preston Road
Preston Road is a street located in Bolton Green and in Charnock Green and in the village of Charnock Richard and near the village of Charnock Richard and in the village of Coppull and in the village of Coppull Moor and near the village of Coppull Moor and in the village of Shevington Moor and near the village of Shevington Moor and in the town of Standish. The street has a length of approximately 7,861 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 Chorley District (B) and 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 Numbers of 7400788, 44102655, 44108001, 7400035, 7400386 and 7400034 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WN6 0QH, WN6 0QG, WN6 0QD, WN6 0QB, WN6 0QA, WN6 0PZ, WN6 0PA, WN6 0NZ, WN6 0NY, WN6 0NU, WN6 0NP, WN6 0JH, WN6 0JF, WN6 0HY, WN6 0HS, WN6 0HR, PR7 5LH, PR7 5LF, PR7 5LE, PR7 5LA, PR7 5JZ, PR7 5JP, PR7 5HZ, PR7 5HL, PR7 5HH, PR7 5ED, PR7 5EB, PR7 5DW, PR7 5DU, PR7 5DS, PR7 5DR, PR7 5DP, PR7 5DN, PR7 5HY, PR7 5HS, PR7 5HR and WN6 0QE.
It is located within the county of Lancashire, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 180.41 miles North West from central London., 18.3 miles North East from Liverpool, 19.19 miles North West from Manchester and 29.23 miles North from Chester.
PRESTON ROAD is within the Post Town of WIGAN
Do you know why this road is called Preston Road?
What's it like to live here?
Ask the community a question.
Do you have any questions, memories to share or know any facts? We'd love to know more.
Map of Preston Road
| Street Crime (updated 09/09/2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02005201, E02005199, E02001288, E02001287 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
|
| Postcodes | ||
| Icon |  |
Postcodes for Preston Road |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £89,950 | £280,000 | £124,766 | 25 |
| 2015 | £109,995 | £292,000 | £127,333 | 19 |
| 2016 | £116,000 | £220,000 | £138,032 | 30 |
| 2017 | £106,000 | £405,000 | £102,714 | 21 |
| 2018 | £70,000 | £150,000 | £134,792 | 12 |
| 2019 | £119,000 | £450,000 | £125,433 | 15 |
| 2020 | £132,000 | £400,000 | £131,796 | 21 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £534,000 | £143,185 | 34 |
| 2022 | £188,000 | £253,000 | £178,971 | 32 |
| 2023 | £151,000 | £495,000 | £188,818 | 11 |
| 2024 | £215,000 | £380,000 | £448,333 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Truths | 244 Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5DE | Visit Website |
| Easy Home Lets & Sales | 159 Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5BY | Visit Website |
| Winnard & Brown | 2/2A Market Street Standish WN6 0HN | Visit Website |
We have found 37 postcodes
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Lancashire &Greater Manchester |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Preston Road | |
|---|---|
| |
| Latitude | 53.591912 |
| Longitude | -2.669600 |
| OS Easting (X): | 355684 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 410827 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD557108 |
Roads that have a Junction with Preston Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Mill Lane | junction |
| Croston Lane | junction |
| Chorley Lane | junction |
| The Foxwood | junction |
| Town Lane | junction |
| Brook Lane | junction |
| Old Hall Lane | junction |
| Delph Lane | junction |
| Delph Lane | junction |
| Back Lane | junction |
| German Lane | junction |
| Wigan Road (A49) | junction |
| Burwell Avenue | junction |
| Spendmore Lane (B5251) | junction |
| Glover Road | junction |
| Chisnall Lane | junction |
| Belmont Place | junction |
| Coppull Moor Lane | junction |
| Fairhurst Avenue | junction |
| Pepper Lane | junction |
| Langtree Lane | junction |
| Old Langtree Gardens | junction |
| Ludlow Street | junction |
| Kenyon Road | junction |
| Marwick Close | junction |
| Primrose Lane | junction |
| Hayward Grove | junction |
| Moores Lane | junction |
| James Square | junction |
| Avondale Street | junction |
| Pole Street | junction |
| School Lane (A5209) | junction |
| Old Langtree Gardens | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 19:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 20 September 2024 at 14:00 (17.17 miles away) |
|---|---|
| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 20.0°C (65.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00126506, E00126509, E00126507, E00126501, E00126508, E00126502, E00031610, E00032003, E00031574, E00032000, E00031998, E00031993 & E00031996 |
|---|---|
| ONS Area Name | White Professionals, Rural Life, Rural White-Collar Workers, Industrious Transitions, Renting Hard-Pressed Workers, White Suburban Communities, Older Workers and Retirement & Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 40.21, 45.77, 46.59, 42.71, 34.51, 43.32 & 45.16 |
| Area Population | 1450.00, 1412.00, 1234.00, 1530.00, 1439.00, 1523.00 & 1237.00 |
| Male Population | 698.00, 725.00, 628.00, 727.00, 706.00, 745.00 & 608.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 752.00, 687.00, 606.00, 803.00, 733.00, 778.00 & 629.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6, 7, 3, 30, 5 & 19 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024922, E01024924, E01024923, E01006238, E01006319, E01006317 &E01006315 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | Chorley 013A, Chorley 011B, Chorley 011A, Wigan 002E, Wigan 001D, Wigan 001C &Wigan 001A |
| SOA Code: | 8b, 2d, 2b, 4a, 8c &5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005201, E02005199, E02001288 &E02001287 |
| MSOA Name: | Chorley 013, Chorley 011, Wigan 002 &Wigan 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
|---|
| 410 Gidlow Ln Rd, Wigan, WN6 7PL |
| 0345 675 7051 |
| Distance: 2.42 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
| Waitrose At Charnock Richard North Services |
|---|
| M6 motorway. Junction 27/28, Mill Lane, Chorley, Lancs |
| PR7 5LR |
| Distance: 2.79 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose At Charnock Richard North Services |
| Tesco Wigan Extra |
|---|
| Central Park Way, Wigan, WN1 1XS |
| 0345 677 9736 |
| Distance: 3.35 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Extra |
| Iceland Wigan |
|---|
| 70 Standish Gate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1UW |
| 01942826115 |
| Distance: 3.41 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01695 - Skelmersdale |
| Area Code: 01843 - Thanet |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 26.1 | 17.5 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
|---|
| Within the area of Chorley &Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1AL, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01257 515 151 &01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
|---|
| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Chorley &Wigan |
| The Member of Parliament is Lindsay Hoyle, Paul Foster &Lisa Nandy |
| Details for the MP Lindsay Hoyle, Paul Foster &Lisa Nandy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lindsay Hoyle, Paul Foster &Lisa Nandy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lindsay Hoyle, Paul Foster &Lisa Nandy won with a majority of 20,575 the result was Spk hold, Lab gain from Con &Lab hold. The total electorate was 74,801 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
|---|
| Ward: Coppull, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard &Standish with Langtree Ward |
| Parish: Coppull & Charnock Richard Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Lancashire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Preston Road, Coppull, Coppull St John's, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5DU
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01257791403
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
Address: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull, Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5DH
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01257791379
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9RE
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01257423092
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Address: St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish, Avondale Street, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0LF
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01257422975
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0XB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01257423992
Standish St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Address: Standish St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0XB
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact:
Wood Fold Primary School
Address: Wood Fold Primary School, Green Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0TS
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01257400271
England Secondary Schools
Standish Community High School
Address: Standish Community High School, Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01257422265
Standish Community High School
Address: Standish Community High School, Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
Shevington High School
Address: Shevington High School, Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01257400990
Nearest Hospitals
| Wrightington Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
| Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
|---|
| Address: Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.64 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary |
| Eccleston Health Centre |
|---|
| Address: Doctors Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RA, |
| NHS Sector |
| Ascenti |
| Distance: 7.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to Eccleston Health Centre |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: :
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
ADLINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 MARKET STREET, ADLINGTON, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 4HE
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421909
SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Address: HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483777
COPPULL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 ACRESWOOD CLOSE, COPPULL, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 5EN
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 791216
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 278 GIDLOW LANE, BEECH HILL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PD
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807807
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482000
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
STANDISH PHARMACY
Address: 15 PRESTON ROAD, STANDISH, WIGAN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HR
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421220
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 47A HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HA
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 422574
APPLEY BRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: 53 WOODNOOK ROAD, APPLEY BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 9JR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252555
SHEVINGTON COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: THE SURGERY, HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252753
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 4 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 254142
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 209-211 SPENDMORE LANE, COPPULL, CHORLEY, PR7 5BY
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 791322
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Appley Bridge Station is 2.23 miles away.
Address: Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE
Appley Bridge is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Appley Bridge Station is an unstaffed station.
Gathurst Station is 2.46 miles away.
Address: Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW
Gathurst is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Gathurst Station is an unstaffed station.