Railway Road in the town of LEIGH
About Railway Road
Railway Road is a street located in the town of Leigh. The street has a length of approximately 509 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 44102714 and 44122044 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of WN7 4AX, WN7 4AU, WN7 4AT, WN7 4AN, WN7 4AJ, WN7 4AD, WN7 4AB and WN7 4AA.
It 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., 11.58 miles West from Manchester, 20.11 miles East from Liverpool and 26.11 miles North East from Chester.
RAILWAY ROAD is within the Post Town of LEIGH
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Map of Railway Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02001316, E02001319 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Walking Distances | ||
| 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 Railway Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village Address: Sale Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.73 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Warrington Lowton Address: 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1HD Telephone: 0871 559 1851 Visit Hotel Page |
2.84 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Park M6 J23 Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.36 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Haydock Address: Yew Tree Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.36 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Wigan Town Centre Address: Harrogate Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.35 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £77,000 | £250,000 | £72,200 | 5 |
| 2016 | £62,000 | £70,000 | £104,400 | 5 |
| 2017 | £85,000 | £124,250 | £104,625 | 2 |
| 2018 | £140,000 | £70,000 | £114,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £94,000 | £149,417 | 6 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £90,000 | £147,012 | 4 |
| 2021 | £80,000 | £95,000 | £119,833 | 6 |
| 2022 | £214,000 | £242,500 | £228,250 | 2 |
| 2023 | £110,000 | £53,075 | £88,872 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Homes | 20 King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LR | Visit Website |
| Jigsaw Homes Group | Turner House King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ | |
| Hunters | 38 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1AB | Visit Website |
| Hatton Munro & Partners | 8-10 Bold Street, Leigh, WN7 1AL | Visit Website |
| Hamiltons Estate Agents | 90 St. Helens Road Leigh WN7 4HW | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Railway Road | |
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| Latitude | 53.497395 |
| Longitude | -2.522948 |
| OS Easting (X): | 365312 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 400232 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD653002 |
Roads that have a Junction with Railway Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Bradshawgate | junction |
| Newton Street | junction |
| Cook Street | junction |
| Back Salford | junction |
| Wilkinson Street | junction |
| Bengal Street | junction |
| Jaffrey Street | junction |
| Rydal Street | junction |
| Dorning Street | junction |
| Organ Street | junction |
| Ullswater Street | junction |
| Eyet Street | junction |
| Thirlmere Street | junction |
| Langdale Street | junction |
| Milton Street | junction |
| Coniston Street | junction |
| Fairhurst Street | junction |
| Findlay Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 5 November 2024 at 15:00 (11.17 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.2°C (90.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00032048 & E00032076 |
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| ONS Area Name | Asian Terraces and Flats & Hard-Pressed European Settlers |
| Average Age | 38.09 & 38.53 |
| Area Population | 1432.00 & 1439.00 |
| Male Population | 754.00 & 725.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 678.00 & 714.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 63 & 79 (5%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006328 &E01006326 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 030A &Wigan 033D |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001316 &E02001319 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 030 &Wigan 033 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
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| Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1QX |
| 01942 751720 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Leigh Windermere Road |
| Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 1, PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942262646 |
| Distance: 0.25 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
| Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
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| Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, England, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942 507888 |
| Distance: 0.27 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
| Iceland Leigh |
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| 116 Bradshaw Gate, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4NP |
| 01942262033 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Leigh |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01744 - St Helens |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 14.3 | 12.5 | >=30 | Y | 7 |
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 West Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Bedford High School
Address: Bedford High School, Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01942909009
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
Lowton Church of England High School
Address: Lowton Church of England High School, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01942767040
England Primary Schools
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Address: St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh, Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS
Distance: 0.97 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: 1.68 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: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01942674226
Leigh Central Primary School
Address: Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01942673810
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact:
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School, Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01942673889
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 0.51 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: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01942673667
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Address: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01942672614
Leigh CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh CofE Primary School, Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Distance: 0.27 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: 1.00 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: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01942671442
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942674312
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01942606834
Gilded Hollins Community School
Address: Gilded Hollins Community School, St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01942678903
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Address: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School, Newton Road, Lowton, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA3 1EW
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: 01942769710
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: 1.05 (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: 4.46 (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: 7.31 (miles) |
| Directions from to Woodlands Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AU
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 KING STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4LR
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
AVENUE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 AND 5 BEDFORD STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1BX
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 96-98 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
OLD HENRY STREET MED CTR
Address: OLD HENRY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 680109
LILFORD & PENNINGTON PARK SURGERY
Address: THE BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483438
FOXLEIGH FAMILY SURGERY
Address: HENRY STREET, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481800
PREMIER HEALTH TEAM
Address: BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481851
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481830
BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RB
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 681880
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 29-31 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 671719
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 76 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673616
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES, SPINNING JENNY WAY, LEIGH, WN7 4BA
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 502547
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, ATHERLEIGH WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5RZ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 266811
TIMS & PARKER PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH PARK, DERBY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PD
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 673436
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 11 COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RF
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 672532
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Hag Fold Station is 2.77 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 2.86 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.