WN6 8GL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8GL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WN which means Wigan.
- Postal District. In our case WN6.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GL.
The regional mail center for the post area WN is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WN6 8GL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN6 8GL postcode have the street address of Greaves Wood
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 19 individuals call the WN6 8GL postcode their home.
WN6 8GL is within the village of Shevington.
The WN6 8GL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN6 8GL are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in WN6 8GL are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5664061018 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.69539875418 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
GATHURST LANE
WIGAN
SHEVINGTON
0.33
WN6 8HA
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BROAD O'THE LANE
WIGAN
SHEVINGTON
0.44
WN6 8EA
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WOODHOUSE DRIVE
WIGAN
1.59
WN6 7NT
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CITY ROAD
WIGAN
1.63
WN5 0BG
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Standish
1.90
NE
42.76
Wigan
3.07
ESE
118.09
Skelmersdale
3.47
WSW
250.03
Billinge
5.06
S
187.27
Ashton-in-Makerfield
5.87
SSE
156.49
Rainford
5.95
SW
218.36
Horwich
6.57
ENE
69.37
Chorley
6.60
NNE
22.87
Westhoughton
7.21
E
99.60
Ormskirk
7.80
W
271.32
Leyland
8.49
N
0.01
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Marsh Green
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 12:00 to 15:00 
Light rain 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 94.00% SSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Heavy rain shower (day) 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 95.00% W 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% WNW 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00% W 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% WSW 11 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 26.00% WSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Heavy rain 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 95.00% SW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 86.00% WSW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 6.00% W 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Light rain shower (day) 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 56.00% W 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Heavy rain shower (night) 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 63.00% W 18 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Heavy rain 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 81.00% W 18 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Heavy rain 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 83.00% W 22 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Heavy rain shower (night) 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 65.00% W 20 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Heavy rain shower (night) 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 55.00% WNW 20 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Heavy rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 64.00% WNW 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Heavy rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 65.00% WNW 22 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain shower (day) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 37.00% WNW 22 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% NW 22 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% NW 20 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% NW 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% NW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 0.00% NW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Partly cloudy (day) 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% NW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00% NW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00% SW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 46.00% SSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Light rain 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 50.00% SSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 45.00% W 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 48.00% W 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 17.00% W 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 15.00% W 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 13.00% W 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00% SW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 69.900 Median Mbps 72.300 Maximum Mbps 77.920
WN6 8GL has an average download speed of 69.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
936 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (573,059) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (610,646) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 18.100 Median Mbps 19.500 Maximum Mbps 20.000
WN6 8GL has an average upload speed of 18.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,168 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
88% of postcodes (1,042,382) have slower upload speeds.
12% of postcodes (137,091) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Millbrook Primary School
Address: Millbrook Primary School, Elmfield, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8DL
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01257404552
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8BD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01257401125
Shevington Vale Primary School
Address: Shevington Vale Primary School, Runshaw Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9JP
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01257253559
England Secondary Schools
Shevington High School
Address: Shevington High School, Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01257400990
England Higher Schools
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Address: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01942214797
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21A HALL GREEN, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0PB
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 4 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 254142
SHEVINGTON COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: THE SURGERY, HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252753
APPLEY BRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: 53 WOODNOOK ROAD, APPLEY BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 9JR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252555
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 52 MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0PU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222361
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 223175
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 47A HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 422574
Nearest Opticians
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - STANDISH
Address: 10 POLE STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HP
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
STANDISH STYLING OPTICIANS
Address: 2-4 CROSS STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0HQ
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
LANCASHIRE 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0DP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
MANCHESTER 2 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0DP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Address: HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483777
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HD
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421909
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483900
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON SURGERY
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 367199
Transport Links
Train Stations
Gathurst
Address: Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW
Postcode: WN5 0LW
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.48 miles
Appley Bridge
Address: Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE
Postcode: WN6 9AE
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.30 miles
Ince (Manchester)
Address: Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA
Postcode: WN2 2DA
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.89 miles
Wigan Wallgate
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Postcode: WN1 1BB
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.96 miles
Wigan North Western
Address: Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Postcode: WN1 1BJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.01 miles
Parbold
Address: Parbold station, The Common, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NU
Postcode: WN8 7NU
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.52 miles
Orrell
Address: Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH
Postcode: WN5 8TH
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.58 miles
Pemberton
Address: Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX
Postcode: WN5 9HX
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.71 miles
Upholland
Address: Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD
Postcode: WN8 9QD
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.23 miles
Hoscar
Address: Hoscar station, Hoscar Moss Road, Hoscar, Lancashire, L40 4BL
Postcode: L40 4BL
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.94 miles
Bryn
Address: Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR
Postcode: WN4 0AR
Line: Liverpool to Wigan Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.02 miles
Garswood
Address: Garswood station, Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA
Postcode: WN4 0SA
Line: Liverpool to Wigan Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.46 miles
Rainford
Address: Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
Postcode: WA11 8SJ
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.15 miles
Rufford
Address: Rufford station, Church Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB
Postcode: L40 1TB
Line: Ormskirk branch line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.59 miles
Leyland
Address: Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN
Postcode: PR25 3NN
Line: Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.16 miles
Newton-le-Willows
Address: Newton-le-Willows station, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SF
Postcode: WA12 9SF
Line: Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.52 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M6 J27Distance: 1.98 milesDriving Time: 4.08 minutesM6 J26Distance: 2.33 milesDriving Time: 4.97 minutesM58 J5Distance: 5.11 milesDriving Time: 7.80 minutesM58 J4Distance: 6.57 milesDriving Time: 9.11 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Wigan Member or Parliament 
Lisa Nandy Contact Details Contact Lisa Nandy Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wigan council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near WN6 8GL Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, School Lane, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0TG 2.89 miles Directions to Aldi Lidl, Preston Road, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0JF 3.13 miles Directions to Lidl Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ 3.67 miles Directions to Lidl Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA 3.90 miles Directions to Asda Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ 4.03 miles Directions to Aldi
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near WN6 8GL Burger King Distance Directions Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH 2.36 miles Directions to Loire Drive, Robin Park Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR 4.51 miles Directions to Charnock Richards Msa M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ 5.53 miles Directions to M61 Motorway Northbound Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ 5.54 miles Directions to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound
Mcdonald's Restaurants near WN6 8GL Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD 2.61 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP 2.96 miles Directions to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB 3.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ 3.39 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ
KFC Restaurants near WN6 8GL Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY 2.07 miles Directions to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH 2.30 miles Directions to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN 3.43 miles Directions to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT 4.00 miles Directions to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR 4.39 miles Directions to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATHURST LANE | WIGAN | SHEVINGTON | 0.33 | WN6 8HA | View on Google Maps |
| BROAD O'THE LANE | WIGAN | SHEVINGTON | 0.44 | WN6 8EA | View on Google Maps |
| WOODHOUSE DRIVE | WIGAN | 1.59 | WN6 7NT | View on Google Maps | |
| CITY ROAD | WIGAN | 1.63 | WN5 0BG | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish | 1.90 | NE | 42.76 |
| Wigan | 3.07 | ESE | 118.09 |
| Skelmersdale | 3.47 | WSW | 250.03 |
| Billinge | 5.06 | S | 187.27 |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 5.87 | SSE | 156.49 |
| Rainford | 5.95 | SW | 218.36 |
| Horwich | 6.57 | ENE | 69.37 |
| Chorley | 6.60 | NNE | 22.87 |
| Westhoughton | 7.21 | E | 99.60 |
| Ormskirk | 7.80 | W | 271.32 |
| Leyland | 8.49 | N | 0.01 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Marsh Green
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 94.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 95.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 26.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 95.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 86.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | W 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 56.00% | W 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 63.00% | W 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 81.00% | W 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 83.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 65.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 55.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 64.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 65.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 37.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | W 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 69.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 72.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 77.920 |
WN6 8GL has an average download speed of 69.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
936 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (573,059) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (610,646) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 18.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
WN6 8GL has an average upload speed of 18.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,168 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
88% of postcodes (1,042,382) have slower upload speeds.
12% of postcodes (137,091) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Millbrook Primary School
Address: Millbrook Primary School, Elmfield, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8DL
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01257404552
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8BD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01257401125
Shevington Vale Primary School
Address: Shevington Vale Primary School, Runshaw Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9JP
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01257253559
England Secondary Schools
Shevington High School
Address: Shevington High School, Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01257400990
England Higher Schools
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Address: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01942214797
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
HALL GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21A HALL GREEN, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0PB
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 4 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 254142
SHEVINGTON COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: THE SURGERY, HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252753
APPLEY BRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: 53 WOODNOOK ROAD, APPLEY BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 9JR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252555
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 52 MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0PU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222361
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 259 ORRELL ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8NB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 223175
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 47A HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 422574
Nearest Opticians
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - STANDISH
Address: 10 POLE STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HP
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
STANDISH STYLING OPTICIANS
Address: 2-4 CROSS STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0HQ
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
LANCASHIRE 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0DP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
MANCHESTER 2 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0DP
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Address: HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483777
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HD
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421909
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483900
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON SURGERY
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 367199
Transport Links
Train Stations
Gathurst
Address: Gathurst station, Gathurst Road, Gathurst, Greater Manchester, WN5 0LW
Postcode: WN5 0LW
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.48 miles
Appley Bridge
Address: Appley Bridge station, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Lancashire, WN6 9AE
Postcode: WN6 9AE
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.30 miles
Ince (Manchester)
Address: Ince station, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Greater Manchester, WN2 2DA
Postcode: WN2 2DA
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.89 miles
Wigan Wallgate
Address: Wigan Wallgate station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BB
Postcode: WN1 1BB
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.96 miles
Wigan North Western
Address: Wigan North Western station, Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1BJ
Postcode: WN1 1BJ
Line: Manchester Southport Line|Liverpool to Wigan Line|Kirkby Branch Line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.01 miles
Parbold
Address: Parbold station, The Common, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NU
Postcode: WN8 7NU
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.52 miles
Orrell
Address: Orrell station, Church Road, Orrell, Greater Manchester, WN5 8TH
Postcode: WN5 8TH
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.58 miles
Pemberton
Address: Pemberton station, Billinge Road, Pemberton, Greater Manchester, WN5 9HX
Postcode: WN5 9HX
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.71 miles
Upholland
Address: Upholland station, Pimbo Lane, Upholland, Lancashire, WN8 9QD
Postcode: WN8 9QD
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.23 miles
Hoscar
Address: Hoscar station, Hoscar Moss Road, Hoscar, Lancashire, L40 4BL
Postcode: L40 4BL
Line: Manchester Southport Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.94 miles
Bryn
Address: Bryn station, Wigan Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0AR
Postcode: WN4 0AR
Line: Liverpool to Wigan Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.02 miles
Garswood
Address: Garswood station, Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA
Postcode: WN4 0SA
Line: Liverpool to Wigan Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.46 miles
Rainford
Address: Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
Postcode: WA11 8SJ
Line: Kirkby Branch Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.15 miles
Rufford
Address: Rufford station, Church Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB
Postcode: L40 1TB
Line: Ormskirk branch line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.59 miles
Leyland
Address: Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN
Postcode: PR25 3NN
Line: Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 9.16 miles
Newton-le-Willows
Address: Newton-le-Willows station, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SF
Postcode: WA12 9SF
Line: Liverpool to Manchester (north) lines|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.52 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Wigan |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Lisa Nandy |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wigan council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, School Lane, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0TG | 2.89 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Preston Road, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0JF | 3.13 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 3.67 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA | 3.90 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 4.03 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 2.36 miles | Directions to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.51 miles | Directions to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.53 miles | Directions to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.54 miles | Directions to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 2.61 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD |
| McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP | 2.96 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Standishgate, WIGAN, WN1 1UP |
| McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB | 3.20 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 3.39 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 2.07 miles | Directions to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 2.30 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 3.43 miles | Directions to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 4.00 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 4.39 miles | Directions to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |