WN2 4XG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WN2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4XG) 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 WN2.
- Postal Sector. In our case WN7 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XG.
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 WN2 4XG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WN2 4XG postcode have the street address of Leigh Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WN2 4XG postcode is home to a bustling 123 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WIGAN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
WN2 4XG is within the town of Leigh.
The WN2 4XG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WN2 4XG are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached and detached. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in WN2 4XG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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WN2 4XG: Points of Interest
Leigh Road Chippy
Leigh Road Chippy is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 284 Leigh Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XG.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for WN2 4XG
| Latitude | 53.516510209 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.54675490678 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WN2 4XG Postcode?
Download Speeds For WN2 4XG
| Average Mbps | 103.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 64.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WN2 4XG has an average download speed of 103.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
760 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (819,967) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (363,914) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WN2 4XG
| Average Mbps | 16.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 15.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WN2 4XG has an average upload speed of 16 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,419 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
74% of postcodes (880,569) have slower upload speeds.
25% of postcodes (293,653) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WN2 4XG Postcode
England Primary Schools
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01942672825
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Address: Hindley Junior and Infant School, Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01942255339
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN
Distance: 0.92 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: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01942671442
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01942674312
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01942606834
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Address: Bickershaw CofE Primary School, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01942866317
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green, Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01942767768
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01942255406
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01942255396
England Secondary Schools
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Hindley High School
Address: Hindley High School, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WN2 4XG
TIME FOR TEETH HMP HINDLEY
Address: H M PRISON HINDLEY, GIBSON STREET, BICKERSHAW, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 5TH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AU
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
AVENUE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES
Distance: 1.68 miles
Contact: :
LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 51 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3EA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 14 KING STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4LR
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WN2 4XG
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST
Address: 760 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255700
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 680983
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, ATHERLEIGH WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5RZ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 266811
BORSDANE AVENUE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT3, BORSDANE AVENUE, HINDLEY, WIGAN, WN2 3QN
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 257548
MANOR PHARMACY
Address: 9 HINDLEY ROAD, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL5 2JU
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 843748
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 261301
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WN2 4XG
BRIDGFORD OPTICIANS
Address: 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGH)
Address: 47-49 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
GREENHALGH OPTICIANS (WIGAN)
Address: 59 MARKET STREET, HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AE
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
B GLEAVE OPTICIANS
Address: 102 MARKET STREET, ST HINDLEY, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 3AY
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
GILL OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LEIGH)
Address: 10 SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WN2 4XG
BURZA NA
Address: 806 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255765
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483960
TRIVEDI A
Address: THE SURGERY, 4 - 12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 607627
GRASMERE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483330
THE AVENUE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483488
Motorway Junctions near WN2 4XG
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WN2 4XG
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WN2 4XG Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Makerfield Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvonne Fovargue |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WN2 4XG Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wigan District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wigan District at the following link Wigan District.How much is the Council Tax?
Wigan District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wigan District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WN2 4XG Postcode 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.
LibrariesPostcodes near the WN2 4XG Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WN2 4XG Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, WIGAN, WN2 4SQ | 1.00 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Aldi |
| Asda, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 2.01 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Asda |
| Aldi, Leighbrook Way, LEIGH, WN7 5AR | 2.04 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Aldi |
| Iceland, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.26 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.26 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WN2 4XG Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, WN5 0UH | 4.73 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Loire Drive, Robin Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.90 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 5.90 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 6.52 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 1.25 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 1.41 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB | 1.84 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB |
| McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD | 2.07 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to McDonald's, Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge, WIGAN, WN2 5BD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 1.41 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 3.05 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |
| KFC, Gerard Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 9AG | 4.25 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to KFC Ashton in Makerfield |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 4.65 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Loire Drive, Robin Park, WIGAN, WN5 0UH | 4.78 miles | Directions from WN2 4XG to KFC Wigan - Robin Retail Park |