Corfe Close Aspull, Wigan
37 addresses across 1 postcode (WN2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44102757.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Aspull Common, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aspull Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (10); 1983-1990 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (5); rented (social) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (30% of about 540 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 August 2026: BT, New service connection, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 117 m and 124 m above sea level (121 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 1UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackrod 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Horwich Parkway 550,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Hindley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sumner Street Aspull | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 31.6 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aspull Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollowood Chemist | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | Beaumont Hospital | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Horwich Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | M&S ATM | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aspull Common 34 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.8 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gidlow Hall moated site, Aspull, 560m NNE of Pennington Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Hall moated site, Aspull, 560m NNE of Pennington Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haigh Upper Plantations | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Tucker's Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Borsdane Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Wildfowl Sanctuary | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Danes Valley | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Hamer's Creek | Bay | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 37 |
2 of the street's 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Church Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackrod Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Royal British Legion WN2 1YT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Moorgate Inn WN2 1YL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aspull Convenience Store WN2 1YX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Sunrise Cafe WN2 1YX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Happy Valley WN2 1YX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Truly Scrumptious WN2 1YX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Craft Bakery WN2 1XW | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Moorside Convenience WN2 1XW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Finger Post Chip Shop WN2 1XW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Galloways WN2 1XW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Picasso Aspull WN2 1XW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Dip & Dip WN2 1XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Aspull Pre School WN2 1XJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WN2 1UT: 37 addresses
Nearby streets
Oban Way · Old Fold Road · Corfe Close · Inverness Close · Dunoon Road · Alnwick Close · Carlisle Way · Edinburgh Walk · Restormel Avenue · Harold Street · Edinburgh Walk · Sumner Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.