Ashton-in-Makerfield

Built-up area in Wigan, England

Coordinates:	53.492, -2.647
OS grid ref:	SJ 57 99
Population:	29,039
Dialling code:	01942 (Wigan)

Ashton-in-Makerfield is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in north-west England, a few miles east of Wigan town centre. It sits on gently rolling ground close to the ridge around Billinge Hill and the old boundary of historic Lancashire, with easy road and commuter links into both Manchester and Liverpool.

Once a coal‑mining and industrial community, the town still shows that heritage in its character, but today it is largely residential with local shops, light industry and a commuter population. Ashton-in-Makerfield retains a strong community feel, with village‑style high streets, local sports - particularly rugby league - and nearby green spaces and the Beacon on Billinge Hill popular for walks.

Postcode districts covering Ashton-in-Makerfield

Most populated places nearby

Manchester 17.6 miles28.3 km
Liverpool 12.4 miles19.9 km
Birkenhead 18.6 miles29.9 km
Preston 19.6 miles31.6 km
Oldham 22.7 miles36.5 km
St. Helens 4.7 miles7.6 km
Wigan 3.6 miles5.7 km
Warrington 7.6 miles12.2 km
Blackburn 19.4 miles31.2 km
Bolton 11.1 miles17.9 km
Stockport 21 miles33.8 km
Salford 14.8 miles23.8 km

Neighbouring places

Ashton-in-Makerfield South Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
Land Gate Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
Pewfall Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
Seneley Green Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
Haydock Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
Bamfurlong Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
Billinge & Seneley Green Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Winstanley Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
Newton-le-Willows West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Worsley Mesnes Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Golborne & Lowton West Ward 2.5 miles4 km

Example postcodes in Ashton-in-Makerfield

WN4 9EP, WN4 0DN, WN4 8PS, WN4 0AU, WN4 9PA, WN4 8QX, WN4 0RT, WN4 0UG, WN4 8AD, WN4 8XQ

Transport links

Liverpool John Lennon Airport 13.8 miles22.2 km
Manchester Airport 18 miles29 km
Bryn Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
Garswood Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km

Schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Cansfield High School Secondary
R L Hughes Primary School Primary
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Primary
Nicol Mere School Primary
St Thomas C of E Primary School Primary
Bryn St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Secondary
The Byrchall High School Secondary
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Primary
Rectory C of E Primary School Primary
Garswood Primary and Nursery School Primary
Willow Grove Primary School Special

Local points of interest

Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 1.4 miles2.2 km
Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 3.7 miles5.9 km
DW Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.2 km
University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
Lathom House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 10.7 miles17.1 km
Salford City Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km
The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 12.4 miles19.9 km
Aintree Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
Meadow Hey Wood Forest 13.3 miles21.4 km
Spring Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.5 km
Such Hey Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km