The UK Postcode Database

WN2 2RL

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in January 1980
WN2 2RL 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 WN2 2RL

France Street - 31 properties, USRN 44101283

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5382 / 53°32'17"N

Longitude: -2.5752 / 2°34'30"W

UTM Reference: 30U 528150 5932230

OS Easting: 361974

OS Northing: 404771

OS Grid: SD619047

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR BWGJ.8C

Mapcode Global: WH97Z.DBXC

Open Location Code: 9C5VGCQF+7W

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rm09

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 7b1

  • Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
  • Young Families in Industrial Towns
  • Terraces in Transitional Towns

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 9414 / 32844

  • 3rd decile
  • more deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for WN2 2RL on Sunday 5 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:29
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:57
Sunrise 04:49
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:14
Sunset 21:40
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:32
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:59
Hours of daylight today04:19 to 22:10
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:10 to 04:20
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 09:54
Moon Rises 22:50

For a full sun and moon calendar for WN2 2RL, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in WN2 2RL

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
8 September 2023 36 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £110,000
12 July 2022 38 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £100,000
22 January 2021 10 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £81,500
9 October 2020 36 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £80,000
7 August 2020 19 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £71,000
31 July 2020 26 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £77,000
11 October 2019 22 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £64,000
3 August 2018 3 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £75,000
23 June 2017 40 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £67,000
22 December 2016 38 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £75,000
28 September 2015 36 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £62,500
19 December 2014 26 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £62,050
18 July 2014 18 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £72,000
13 August 2013 18 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £78,000
15 October 2010 30 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £78,950
28 April 2010 32 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £68,000
9 October 2009 10 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £46,000
31 October 2007 20 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £91,500
2 February 2007 18 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £82,000
8 December 2006 12 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £75,000
5 December 2006 8 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £68,000
14 June 2006 34 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £48,000
30 September 2005 20 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £40,000
12 March 2004 4 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £56,000
24 September 2003 4 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £37,500
18 April 2003 30 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £25,000
31 October 2002 38 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £34,000
9 March 2001 15 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £33,750
13 January 1999 4 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £14,500
9 June 1995 32 France Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2RL Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £30,000

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 WN2 2RL

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Makerfield

MP

Josh Simons Labour

Wigan Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Hindley

Councillors

Paul Blay Labour

Jim Churton Labour

James Talbot Labour

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

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for WN2 2RL

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00031816 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01006272 Wigan 013C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001299 Wigan 013 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014998 Hindley 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
E33006037 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
E63008303 Hindley 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

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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