Wheatlea Road Wigan
13 addresses across 5 postcodes (WN3), about 540 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 44104132.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pemberton, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Saxena L, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,040 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 29% 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 2,160 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- SHLAA0153 (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN3 6XP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WN3 6XR | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| WN3 6BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| WN3 6XB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| WN3 6YD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 44 m and 52 m above sea level (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN3 6BB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WN3 6XB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WN3 6XP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WN3 6XR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WN3 6YD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pemberton 49,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bryn 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Garswood 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wheatlea Park Land Gate | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Goose Green Car Park | 320 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 24 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saxena L | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Downall Green Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Fairfield Hospital | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wigan Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marus Bridge Service Station Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 440 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,390 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,810 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tan Pit Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Barton's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Scotman's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| The Clough | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Camp Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marus Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Winstanley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Leisure Limited WN3 6XU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Glass Half Full Wholesale Ltd WN3 6XU | Distributors/Transporters | 150 m | Exempt | |
| JD Seasonings Limited WN3 6XU | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Little People Day Nursery WN3 6XB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Total Fitness Club Cafe WN3 6XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Goose Green Service Station WN3 6XB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Premier Inn Wigan (M6 Jct 25) WN3 6XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| The Bar Co WN3 6XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Sainsburys WN3 6XA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Asda WN3 6XA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| B&M Stores WN3 6XA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Iceland WN3 6XA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| McDonalds (C & T Restaurants) WN3 6XA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (merseyside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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
- WN3 6XP: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- WN3 6XR: 2 addresses
- WN3 6BB: 1 address of 3 in the postcode (postcode no longer in use)
- WN3 6XB: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- WN3 6YD: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Caxton Close · Warrington Road · Woodview Close · Warrington Road · Warrington Road · Forton Road · Worthington Way
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.