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Covering Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington, including Douglas, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, Rural North East. Find plumbers nearby.

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WN6 (Appley Bridge) in a nutshell

WN6 covers Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington, in Chorley and West Lancashire and Wigan. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WN6

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Two councils in one district

WN6 is split between Chorley and West Lancashire and Wigan. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WN6 stretches across Douglas, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, Rural North East and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WN6', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Wigan has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Wigan: 26.9% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Wigan page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WN6 cover?

WN6 (Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington) includes the wards of Douglas, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, Rural North East, Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor, Standish with Langtree, Wigan Central, Wigan West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WN6?

Neighbouring districts include WN5 (Billinge), WN1 (Haigh), WN3 (Goose Green), PR7 (Adlington), WN4 (Ashton-in-Makerfield) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WN6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WN6?

About 16,770 households and 39,800 residents at the 2011 Census, across 932 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WN6 in?

WN6 sits in Chorley, West Lancashire, Wigan (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wigan.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WN6 1
Areas covered
Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington 2
Active postcodes
932 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,770 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
39,800 2
Electoral wards
Douglas, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, Rural North East, Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor, Standish with Langtree, Wigan Central, Wigan West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wigan 4
Local authority
Chorley, West Lancashire, Wigan 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Wigan built-up area)
1.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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