The postcode WN3 6RA is located in Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. WN3 6RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WN3 6RA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WN3 6RA as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to WN3 6RA is Palatine Close which is centered 13 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Clap Gate Lane and is 288 m away. The closest railway station is Pemberton Rail Station, 802 m away.
The closest primary school to WN3 6RA (for ages 11 and under) is St Paul's Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of WN3 6RA is Houghwood Golf Ltd and is 5.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oh So British Shed and is 5.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 8, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 99.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WN3 6RA is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Ashton, Leigh and Wigan is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WN3 6RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WN3 6RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WN3 6RA
| Introduction | December 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WN3 6RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 329 m | |
| Hope School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 27, 2018) | 705 m |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 705 m |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (November 7, 2019) | 822 m |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2014) | 838 m |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 906 m | |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 906 m |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 918 m | |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 967 m |
| Winstanley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 9, 2016) | 1.36 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 1.42 km |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Westfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 10, 2013) | 1.88 km |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.2 km | |
| Landgate School, Bryn | Special school | 4-19 | Good (November 30, 2016) | 2.33 km |
| Dean Trust Wigan | Academy | 11-16 | Serious Weaknesses (February 13, 2020) | 2.42 km |
| Marsh Green Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.52 km |
| Wigan and Leigh College | College | 16-99 | Good (November 11, 2016) | 2.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WN3 6RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghwood Golf Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2019 | 5.16 km | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2022 | 5.44 km | |
| Pickles Deli & Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 5.49 km | |
| Haydock Park Racecourse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 1, 2021 | 5.58 km | |
| Oh So British Shed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2019 | 5.58 km | |
| Willow Park Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 5.59 km | |
| Elior UK | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 5.65 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2018 | 5.75 km | |
| Feed Your Soul | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 5.83 km | |
| Margaret House (Tru Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 5.83 km | |
| Debs Kitchen Creations | Exempt September 5, 2019 | 5.85 km | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 5.88 km | |
| CFC (Manheim Motor Auctions) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2018 | 5.88 km | |
| Law Distribution Ltd | Exempt February 21, 2020 | 5.88 km | |
| Oxford Fields Limited | Exempt October 21, 2021 | 5.88 km | |
| Rob's Rolls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 29, 2019 | 5.88 km | |
| Costco Uk Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 5.9 km | |
| Fizz Experience Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 5.9 km | |
| Baxter Storey @ Amazon MAN8 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 5.97 km | |
| Kellogg's | Exempt September 13, 2021 | 5.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WN3 6RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Clap Gate Lane | 288 m | |
| Clap Gate Lane | 297 m | |
| Clap Gate Lane | 320 m | |
| St Pauls Avenue | 328 m | |
| St Pauls Avenue | 340 m | |
| Wigan - Morrison's Supermarket | 2.89 km | |
| Pemberton Rail Station | 802 m | |
| Pemberton Rail Station | 804 m | |
| Wigan North Western Rail Station | 2.54 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 24.76 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.87 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WN3 6RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Barton's Wood | 961 m | |
| Blundell's Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Tan Pit Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Colliery Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Delph Plantation | 1.48 km | |
| Rough Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Scotman's Flash | 1.56 km | |
| Lea Wood | 1.67 km | |
| New Covert | 1.7 km | |
| Glead Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Workshop Wood | 1.97 km | |
| Pearson's Flash | 2.02 km | |
| Little Wood | 2.13 km | |
| The Belt | 2.17 km | |
| Garden Wood | 2.17 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WN3 6RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 62.4 Mbps | 99.7 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 78.7 | 14.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WN3 6RA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.52716700 |
| Longitude | -2.65971300 |
| OS Easting | 356364 |
| OS Northing | 0403592 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Makerfield |
| Electoral Ward | Winstanley |
| Local Authority District | Wigan |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000010 |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Ashton, Leigh and Wigan |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Wigan Borough CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Wigan BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Wigan BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006070 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wigan 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wigan 021G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |