About Charles Street
Charles Street is a street located in the town of Leigh. The street has a length of approximately 989 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.
Charles 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.
Charles Street has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 44120029 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Charles Street has the postcodes of WN7 1PT, WN7 1PP, WN7 1HF, WN7 1HD, WN7 1DB and WN7 1BG.
Charles Street is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 171.55 miles North West from central London., 11.24 miles West from Manchester, 20.55 miles East from Liverpool and 26.55 miles North East from Chester.
Charles Street is within the Post Town of LEIGH
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Map of Charles Street
| Street Crime (updated 08/06/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02001316, E02001317 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Charles Street |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near Charles Street
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Bond Street Properties | 58 Bond Street, Leigh, Lancashire,WN7 1BT | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 38 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1AB | Visit Website |
| Cooke & Company | Fairclough House, 51 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1BY | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Charles Street | |
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| Latitude | 53.501477 |
| Longitude | -2.513950 |
| OS Easting (X): | 365913 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 400681 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD659007 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Charles Street
What Council (Local Authority) is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the local authority area of Wigan Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the ward of Leigh East.
What County is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester.
What Constituency is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the constituency of Leigh.
What Part of the UK is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the Greater Manchester Council area.
What Police Force area is Charles Street in?
Charles Street is located within the Greater Manchester Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Charles Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Holden Road | junction |
| The Avenue | junction |
| Arundel Drive | junction |
| Ripley Drive | junction |
| Ratcliffe Street | junction |
| Orchard Lane | junction |
| Bradshawgate | junction |
| Lord Street (B5215) | junction |
| Bond Street | junction |
| Church Street | junction |
| Gamble Street | junction |
| Henrietta Street | junction |
| Stowe Gardens | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Charles Street
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
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| Sunset | 21:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Charles Street
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 3 July 2024 at 21:00 (11.23 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.4°C (73.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032094, E00032082, E00032119 & E00032115 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hampered Aspiration, White Suburban Communities, Industrious Transitions & Multi-Ethnic Suburbia |
| Average Age | 37.70, 43.62 & 38.62 |
| Area Population | 1810.00, 1629.00 & 1588.00 |
| Male Population | 892.00, 811.00 & 795.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 918.00, 818.00 & 793.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 73, 3 & 39 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006333, E01006330 &E01006338 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 030B, Wigan 031C &Wigan 030D |
| SOA Code: | 4b &8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001316 &E02001317 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 030 &Wigan 031 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
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| Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1QX |
| 01942 751720 |
| Distance: 0.3 Miles |
| Directions from Charles Street to Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
| Iceland Leigh |
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| 116 Bradshaw Gate, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4NP |
| 01942262033 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions from Charles Street to Iceland Leigh |
| Asda Leigh |
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| Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ |
| 01942 676874 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions from Charles Street to Asda Leigh |
| Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
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| Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, England, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942 507888 |
| Distance: 0.52 Miles |
| Directions from Charles Street to Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 15 | 10.2 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
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 Leigh |
| The Member of Parliament is James Grundy |
| Details for the MP James Grundy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP James Grundy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election James Grundy won with a majority of 1,965 the result was Con gain from Lab Coop. The total electorate was 77,417 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Leigh East Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, Queensway, Higher Folds, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2XG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01942769712
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Address: St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh, Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01942672730
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Address: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01942883118
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01942606395
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01942674226
Leigh Central Primary School
Address: Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01942673810
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School, Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01942673889
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01942672825
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington, West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01942673667
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01942672614
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01942671389
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01942672611
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01942671442
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01942674312
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01942606834
England Secondary Schools
Bedford High School
Address: Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01942909009
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Leigh Infirmary |
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| Address: The Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1HS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01942 244000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.35 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leigh Infirmary |
| Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Woodford Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Making Space |
| Distance: 5.2 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
| Woodlands Hospital |
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| Address: Peel Lane, Meadowstreet Lane, off Peel Lane, Manchester, M28 0FE, |
| Independent Sector |
| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 6.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to Woodlands Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Charles Street
LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
AVENUE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 AND 5 BEDFORD STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1BX
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 KING STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4LR
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AU
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 96-98 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Charles Street
GRASMERE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483330
THE AVENUE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483488
THE AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
THE AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RB
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 681880
OLD HENRY STREET MED CTR
Address: OLD HENRY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PG
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 680109
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Charles Street
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 261301
BOOTS
Address: 29-31 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 671719
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 76 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673616
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 11 COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 672532
TIMS & PARKER PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH PARK, DERBY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PD
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673436
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, ATHERLEIGH WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5RZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 266811
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Charles Street
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hag Fold Station is 2.37 miles away.
Address: Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WX
Hag Fold is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Hag Fold Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Atherton Station is 2.40 miles away.
Address: Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Atherton is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Atherton Station is staffed on a full time basis.