The UK Postcode Database

WN2 3RA

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in September 2002
WN2 3RA 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 3RA

Platt Lane - 33 properties, USRN 44102622

Birch Street - 1 property, USRN 44104442

Prospect Street - 1 property, USRN 44104480

Rose Street - 1 property, USRN 44104546

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5338 / 53°32'1"N

Longitude: -2.5769 / 2°34'36"W

UTM Reference: 30U 528045 5931736

OS Easting: 361862

OS Northing: 404280

OS Grid: SD618042

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR BWFK.XY

Mapcode Global: WH97Z.DF4S

Open Location Code: 9C5VGCMF+G7

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83rm08

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): 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 3RA on Sunday 5 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:30
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 08:34
Moon Rises 22:40

For a full sun and moon calendar for WN2 3RA, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in WN2 3RA

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
6 August 2021 20 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £85,000
28 June 2021 52 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £86,000
24 July 2020 100 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £135,000
26 October 2018 54 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £97,500
19 December 2016 54 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £90,000
1 October 2015 96 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £50,000
13 March 2014 94 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £69,000
12 November 2013 54 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £53,000
25 June 2013 22 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £51,000
7 June 2013 48 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £88,000
7 November 2011 40 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £97,500
6 November 2009 48 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £86,000
21 November 2007 18 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £105,000
20 July 2007 40 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £99,500
25 May 2007 16 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £102,000
23 March 2007 100 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £110,000
8 July 2005 10 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £105,000
18 February 2005 100 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £62,000
18 February 2005 100 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £43,000
30 June 2004 18 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £74,950
4 June 2004 48 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £53,000
31 July 2003 18 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £50,000
5 January 2001 32 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £29,950
12 June 2000 100 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £29,000
9 August 1999 12 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £25,000
11 December 1998 10 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £37,500
28 April 1998 16 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £30,000
22 August 1996 44 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £27,000
5 March 1996 32 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £18,500
28 July 1995 12 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £25,000
17 March 1995 50 Platt Lane, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3RA Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £22,000

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 3RA

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 3RA

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00031793 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
E33006033 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

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