WN6 8HQ 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 (8HQ) 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 HQ.
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 8HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN6 8HQ postcode have the street address of St. Annes Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN6 8HQ postcode is home to a bustling 65 residents!
WN6 8HQ is within the village of Shevington.
The WN6 8HQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN6 8HQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in WN6 8HQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.5693879725 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.69269947126 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Marsh Green
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | E 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | E 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 54.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 45.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 59.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | WNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 181.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 93.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1060.410 |
WN6 8HQ has an average download speed of 181 Megabits per second (Mbps).
124 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
96% of postcodes (1,132,840) have slower broadband speeds.
4% of postcodes (51,677) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 106.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 2013.770 |
WN6 8HQ has an average upload speed of 106.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,176,112) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (8,526) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary School, Finch Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9DT
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact:
Millbrook Primary School
Address: Millbrook Primary School, Elmfield, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8DL
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01257404552
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8BD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01257401125
Shevington Vale Primary School
Address: Shevington Vale Primary School, Runshaw Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9JP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01257253559
England Secondary Schools
Shevington High School
Address: Shevington High School, Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB
Distance: 0.81 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: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01942214797
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
RODENHURST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 59 CHURCH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0JT
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
RED ROSE DENTAL GROUP
Address: 7 MOOR ROAD, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 8ND
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
GIDLOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PJ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
RAVAT & RAY DENTAL CARE
Address: PEMBERTON HEALTH CENTRE, SHERWOOD DRIVE, PEMBERTON, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
PEMBERTON CLINIC
Address: SHERWOOD DRIVE, WIGAN, WN5 9QX
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 4 GATHURST LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 8HA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 254142
SHEVINGTON COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Address: THE SURGERY, HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252753
APPLEY BRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: 53 WOODNOOK ROAD, APPLEY BRIDGE, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 9JR
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 252555
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 47A HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HA
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 422574
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 52 MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0PU
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 222361
STANDISH PHARMACY
Address: 15 PRESTON ROAD, STANDISH, WIGAN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HR
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421220
Nearest Opticians
SHEVINGTON EYECARE LTD
Address: 2 BROAD O TH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8EA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE DENNIS OPTOMETRISTS LTD - STANDISH
Address: 10 POLE STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HP
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
STANDISH STYLING OPTICIANS
Address: 2-4 CROSS STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0HQ
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
LANCASHIRE 1 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, WN6 0DP
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
MANCHESTER 2 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 15 LARKHILL AVENUE, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0DP
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS (UPHOLLAND)
Address: 7 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Address: HOUGHTON LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, WN6 8ET
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483777
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, STANDISH, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 0HD
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01257 421909
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARROW ROAD, MARSH GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0QL
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483135
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BRADSHAW STREET, ORRELL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN5 0AB
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483900
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 278 GIDLOW LANE, BEECH HILL, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN6 7PD
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807807
MATTHEW RYDER CLINIC
Address: 20 DINGLE ROAD, UPHOLLAND, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 0EN
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
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: 0.69 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: 1.26 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: 2.97 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.03 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: 3.53 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: 2.81 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: 2.86 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: 3.47 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: 4.95 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: 6.52 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: 5.65 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: 8.95 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.
LibrariesHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £76,000 | £117,000 | £96,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £71,250 | £71,250 | £71,250 | 1 |
| 2019 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £130,000 | £102,500 | £116,250 | 2 |
| 2021 | £92,500 | £150,000 | £121,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, School Lane, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0TG | 2.53 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Preston Road, Standish, WIGAN, WN6 0JF | 2.76 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Lidl, Chatsworth Street, WIGAN, WN5 8BQ | 3.94 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Asda, Soho Street, WIGAN, WN5 0XA | 4.01 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Scot Lane, WIGAN, WN5 0TQ | 4.16 miles | Directions to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 2.43 miles | Directions to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 4.30 miles | Directions to Charnock Richards Msa |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.35 miles | Directions to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.35 miles | Directions to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gower Street, WIGAN, WN5 9AD | 2.69 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 | 3.19 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Morris Street, WIGAN, WN1 3RB |
| McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ | 3.57 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Orrell Road, Orrell, WIGAN, WN5 8EY | 2.26 miles | Directions to KFC Pemberton - Ormskirk Road |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 2.37 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 3.60 miles | Directions to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.99 miles | Directions to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 4.18 miles | Directions to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |