Balmoral Drive in the village of Higher Folds
About Balmoral Drive
Balmoral Drive is a street located in the village of Higher Folds. It uses the postcode WN7 2TX. The street has a length of approximately 304 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 44100185 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 170.88 miles North West from central London., 10.14 miles West from Manchester, 21.61 miles East from Liverpool and 27.23 miles North East from Chester.
BALMORAL DRIVE is within the Post Town of LEIGH
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Map of Balmoral Drive
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001317 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Balmoral Drive |
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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 Balmoral Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village Address: Sale Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.08 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Warrington Lowton Address: 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1HD Telephone: 0871 559 1851 Visit Hotel Page |
4.16 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Park M6 J23 Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.78 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.78 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Manchester Trafford Park Address: 17 Trafford Way, Stretford, Manchester, M17 8DD Telephone: 0871 984 6338 Visit Hotel Page |
5.55 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £61,000 | £65,000 | £63,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £84,000 | £59,500 | £71,750 | 2 |
| 2019 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £102,500 | £85,000 | £93,750 | 2 |
| 2021 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Express Let & Sales | 50 Princess Street, Leigh,WN7 2RA | Visit Website |
| Bond Street Properties | 58 Bond Street, Leigh, Lancashire,WN7 1BT | Visit Website |
| Cooke & Company | Fairclough House, 51 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1BY | Visit Website |
| Redwaters Residential Lettings | 53 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1BY | Visit Website |
| Smoothmove Property | 197 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8DR | Visit Website |
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Location Details
| Balmoral Drive | |
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| Latitude | 53.501518 |
| Longitude | -2.486903 |
| OS Easting (X): | 367706 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 400673 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD677007 |
Roads that have a Junction with Balmoral Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Royal Drive | junction |
| Osborne Grove | junction |
| Glamis Close | junction |
| Stirling Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:38 |
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| Sunset | 16:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 17 November 2024 at 20:00 (10.73 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.4°C (98.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00031676 |
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| ONS Area Name | Young Hard-Pressed Families |
| Average Age | 37.68 |
| Area Population | 1578.00 |
| Male Population | 776.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 802.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 55 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006249 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 031B |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001317 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 031 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Tyldesley |
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| Tyldesley Road, Manchester, M46 9AT |
| 01942876143 |
| Distance: 1.11 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Tyldesley |
| Iceland Leigh |
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| 116 Bradshaw Gate, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4NP |
| 01942262033 |
| Distance: 1.2 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leigh |
| Tesco Leigh Extra |
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| The Loom, Derby St, Leigh, WN7 4BA |
| 0345 671 9347 |
| Distance: 1.29 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Leigh Extra |
| Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
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| Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1QX |
| 01942 751720 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 25.7 | 15.2 | >=30 | Y | 37 |
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 Jo Platt |
| Details for the MP Jo Platt on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jo Platt on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Jo Platt won with a majority of 8,881 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 79,978 |
| 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: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01942769712
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Address: St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh, Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01942672730
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01942606395
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01942672614
England Secondary Schools
Bedford High School
Address: Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01942909009
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: 1.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leigh Infirmary |
| 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: 5.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Woodlands Hospital |
| Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Woodford Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RB, |
| NHS Sector |
| Making Space |
| Distance: 6.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Ashwood Court Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 96-98 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
B C KELLY AND M A VALLELY
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 396 MANCHESTER ROAD, ASTLEY, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 7DY
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 AND 5 BEDFORD STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1BX
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
AVENUE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
A.H. BELL & ASSOCIATES
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 219 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 8DG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THE LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 6 THE CENTRE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2XY
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RB
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 681880
GRASMERE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483330
THE AVENUE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483488
THE AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
THE AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 12 THE CTR, RICHMOND DR, HIGHER FOLDS, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2XT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 678744
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 90-92 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 674283
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 11 COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RF
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 672532
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 261301
TIMS & PARKER PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH PARK, DERBY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673436
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 147-149 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, M29 8FL
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883249
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Atherton Station is 1.93 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.
Hag Fold Station is 2.26 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.