WN5 8RX

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in January 1980

WN5 8RX	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with WN5 8RX

Linden Grove - 18 properties, USRN 44102036

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.537 / 53°32'13"N

Longitude: -2.705 / 2°42'17"W

UTM Reference: 30U 519553 5932049

OS Easting: 353375

OS Northing: 404712

OS Grid: SD533047

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 9WKJ.5T

Mapcode Global: WH86S.FC4B

Open Location Code: 9C5VG7PW+Q2

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83pm58

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

major urban conurbation
a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 7a2

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
Established but Challenged
Industry Associations

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 16836 / 32844

6th decile
slightly less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for WN5 8RX on Thursday 16 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:58
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:13
Sunrise	05:02
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:16
Sunset	21:31
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:20
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:35

Hours of daylight today	04:32 to 22:01
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	22:01 to 04:33
Moon Phase	Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises	06:29
Moon sets	21:46

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

Residential Property Sales in WN5 8RX

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
1 November 2015	18 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£115,000
16 January 2015	18 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£115,000
25 April 2014	15 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Semi-detached	Freehold	£135,000
20 March 2013	16 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£115,500
11 November 2004	11 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Detached	Freehold	£123,000
7 November 2003	18 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£95,000
18 July 2002	17 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£59,950
11 July 2002	18 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£59,950
31 May 2002	16 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£59,950
3 May 2002	14 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Detached	Freehold	£69,000
21 December 2001	15 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Semi-detached	Freehold	£63,250
14 December 2001	14 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Detached	Freehold	£60,000
23 November 2001	11 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Detached	Freehold	£60,000
28 August 2001	12 Linden Grove, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8RX	Semi-detached	Freehold	£59,000

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 8RX

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 8RX

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00032257		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01006364	Wigan 018C	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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