Birch Street in the town of WIGAN
About Birch Street
Birch Street is a street located in the town of Wigan. It uses the postcode WN6 7EB. The street has a length of approximately 126 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 44100311 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 177.54 miles North West from central London., 17.22 miles West from Manchester, 17.3 miles North East from Liverpool and 26.95 miles North East from Chester.
BIRCH STREET is within the Post Town of WIGAN
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Map of Birch Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001294 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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 Birch Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.86 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 J25 Address: Warrington Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.49 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Wigan M6 Jct 27 Address: Almond Brook Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.01 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Bolton Stadium Arena Address: Arena Approach 3 Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.76 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Haydock St. Helens Address: Piele Rd, Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 9TL Telephone: 0871 984 6145 Visit Hotel Page |
5.51 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £58,500 | £58,500 | £58,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £82,500 | £75,000 | £78,750 | 2 |
| 2016 | £82,500 | £106,000 | £83,500 | 4 |
| 2017 | £76,000 | £98,000 | £87,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £99,000 | £110,000 | £104,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £115,150 | £115,150 | £115,150 | 1 |
| 2022 | £122,000 | £105,000 | £113,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £150,000 | £128,000 | £139,000 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healy Simpson | 5 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, WN1 1SX | Visit Website |
| Yourparks | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan,WN6 7NF | Visit Website |
| T Fazakerley & Son | 3 Wrightington Street Wigan,,WN1 2AZ | Visit Website |
| Alan Batt Estate Agents | 78 Market Street Wigan WN1 1HX | Visit Website |
| Sapphire Homes | 80 Market Street, Wigan WN1 1HX | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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Location Details
| Birch Street | |
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| Latitude | 53.551230 |
| Longitude | -2.644014 |
| OS Easting (X): | 357336 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 406286 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD573063 |
Roads that have a Junction with Birch Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Margaret Street | junction |
| Gidlow Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:47 |
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| Sunset | 16:05 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 21 November 2024 at 23:00 (17.10 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 2.6°C (84.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032311 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 38.97 |
| Area Population | 1696.00 |
| Male Population | 900.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 796.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 89 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006369 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 008C |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001294 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Wigan |
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| 70 Standish Gate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1UW |
| 01942826115 |
| Distance: 0.59 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Wigan |
| Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
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| 410 Gidlow Ln Rd, Wigan, WN6 7PL |
| 0345 675 7051 |
| Distance: 0.6 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Gidlow Ln Express |
| Asda Wigan |
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| Soho Street, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0XA |
| 01942 243522 |
| Distance: 0.63 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Wigan |
| Tesco Wigan Extra |
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| Central Park Way, Wigan, WN1 1XS |
| 0345 677 9736 |
| Distance: 0.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Wigan Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
| 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 | 29.6 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 18 |
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: Wigan West Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St William's Catholic Primary School
Address: St William's Catholic Primary School, Ince Green Lane, Ince-in-Makerfield, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2DG
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01942235782
Ince CofE Primary School
Address: Ince CofE Primary School, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01942704129
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Address: Britannia Bridge Primary School, Winifred Street, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4SD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01942760036
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catharine's CofE Primary School, Scholefield Lane, Scholes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3LP
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01942733081
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01942244361
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01942206733
Mab's Cross Primary School
Address: Mab's Cross Primary School, Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01942749200
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01942776188
Woodfield Primary School
Address: Woodfield Primary School, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01942243675
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Address: Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School, Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01942244354
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: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01942204091
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01942231478
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Address: Beech Hill Community Primary School, Netherby Road, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PT
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01942243582
St James' CofE Primary School
Address: St James' CofE Primary School, Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact:
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Address: Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School, Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8JP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01942511348
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01942748618
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Marsh Green Primary School
Address: Marsh Green Primary School, Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01942222016
England Secondary Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Address: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01942768801
Rose Bridge Academy
Address: Rose Bridge Academy, Holt Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3HD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact:
Wigan UTC
Address: Wigan UTC, New Market Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RP
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Address: St John Fisher Catholic High School, Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01942510715
England Higher Schools
Wigan and Leigh College
Address: Wigan and Leigh College, PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01942761800
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: 1.22 (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: 6.19 (miles) |
| Directions from to Wrightington Hospital |
| Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Woodford Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Making Space |
| Distance: 9.84 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
CLAREMONT DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1ST
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1HX
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 50 NEW MARKET STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1SJ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
FLORENCE HOUSE
Address: 100 STANDISHGATE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1XP
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
WIGAN ORTHODONTIC GROUP
Address: 2-6 KING STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1BS
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 482000
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 278 GIDLOW LANE, BEECH HILL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PD
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807807
MESNES VIEW SURGERY
Address: 93 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1ST
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242350
DR SEABROOK
Address: 1 WRIGHTINGTON STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 2AZ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 231965
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY
Address: SULLIVAN WAY, SCHOLES, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3TB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 243649
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: FROG LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7LB
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244566
ENGLAND PHARMACY
Address: 280 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PG
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242895
ALLIED PHARMACY (MESNES STREET)
Address: 91A MESNES STREET, WIGAN, WN1 1QJ
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 244666
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 11 MESNES STREET, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 1QP
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 242532
BOOTS
Address: 37 LOIRE DRIVE, ROBIN PARK, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0UH
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222604
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORES, SOHO STREET, NEWTOWN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0XA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 527319
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Wigan Wallgate Station is 0.63 miles away.
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Wigan Wallgate is situated on the Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line and is managed by Northern.
Wigan Wallgate Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Wigan North Western Station is 0.70 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.