The UK Postcode Database

WN5 8QH

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in January 1980
WN5 8QH Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

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Streets Associated with WN5 8QH

Gathurst Lane - 57 properties, USRN 44101321

Rydal Avenue - 1 property, USRN 44102886

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5419 / 53°32'30"N

Longitude: -2.7035 / 2°42'12"W

UTM Reference: 30U 519651 5932592

OS Easting: 353480

OS Northing: 405253

OS Grid: SD534052

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 9WKH.H2

Mapcode Global: WH86S.F7VL

Open Location Code: 9C5VG7RW+PJ

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83pn50

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 2c2

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Ageing Communities
  • Ageing Independent Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 25128 / 32844

  • 8th decile
  • less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for WN5 8QH on Sunday 26 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 03:26
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:31
Sunrise 05:16
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:17
Sunset 21:17
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:03
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:08
Hours of daylight today04:46 to 21:47
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:47 to 04:48
Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
Moon Sets 00:19
Moon Rises 19:07

For a full sun and moon calendar for WN5 8QH, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in WN5 8QH

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
30 November 2023 78 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £140,250
11 October 2023 60 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £215,000
30 September 2021 18 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £113,000
31 August 2021 92 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £116,000
23 April 2021 98 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £127,500
29 January 2021 20 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Detached Freehold £339,000
19 June 2020 92 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £97,000
12 June 2020 66 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £194,000
29 August 2019 78 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £92,500
12 July 2019 14 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £64,000
22 June 2018 98 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £95,000
9 February 2018 68 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £115,000
22 August 2017 12 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £100,000
4 August 2017 60 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £158,000
28 April 2017 34 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £180,000
28 November 2016 20 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Detached Freehold £345,000
11 October 2016 62 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £120,000
23 March 2016 60 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £104,500
13 November 2015 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £119,000
23 January 2015 100 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £165,000
24 January 2014 28 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £127,000
20 December 2013 100 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £95,000
8 October 2013 66 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £161,000
19 April 2013 34 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £164,000
3 April 2012 86 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £105,000
24 September 2010 42 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £175,000
30 July 2010 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £117,500
2 April 2008 20b Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £180,000
14 December 2007 18 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £95,000
28 November 2007 42 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £190,000
27 July 2007 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £124,000
6 March 2006 6 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £61,000
20 January 2006 66 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £146,950
4 November 2005 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £119,000
9 May 2005 12 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £87,500
3 September 2004 20b Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £170,000
28 May 2004 74 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £110,000
13 February 2004 72 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £94,950
13 October 2003 38 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Detached Leasehold £129,000
16 July 2003 78 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £65,000
25 June 2003 42 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £56,000
3 October 2002 6 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £65,000
20 August 2002 36 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £94,500
31 January 2002 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £55,000
2 November 2001 86 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £35,000
1 February 2001 26a Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £85,500
26 January 2001 18 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £35,000
14 December 2000 92 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £49,950
6 September 2000 12 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £42,000
26 May 2000 92 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £46,500
30 November 1999 40 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £67,500
15 October 1999 8 - 10 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Detached Freehold £57,998
18 August 1999 74 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £45,000
26 March 1999 72 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £35,500
26 June 1998 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £39,500
27 October 1997 70 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £20,000
24 October 1997 44 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £38,000
3 October 1997 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £39,000
15 August 1997 4 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Freehold £26,000
16 December 1996 36 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £53,500
6 December 1996 16 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £23,500
6 December 1996 96 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £34,000
7 August 1996 62 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Semi-detached Leasehold £49,000
10 May 1996 20 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Detached Freehold £115,000
1 March 1996 68 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £39,500
24 February 1995 84 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £36,000
31 January 1995 12 Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8QH Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £27,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for WN5 8QH

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Makerfield

MP

Josh Simons Labour

Wigan Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Orrell

Councillors

Mark Tebbutt Labour

Jim Nicholson Labour

Anne Collins Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for WN5 8QH

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00032283 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01006362 Wigan 018A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001304 Wigan 018 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05015005 Orrell Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E08000010 Wigan Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000002 North West Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001350 Makerfield Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000005 Greater Manchester Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000284 Warrington and Wigan Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33006059 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000015 Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 28 October 2010 BEIS
E38000205 NHS Wigan Borough CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000010 North West NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E43000164 Wigan, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000057 NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2024 ODS
E56000032 Greater Manchester Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2023 NHS England
E63008287 Orrell Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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