Standish with Langtree sits on the northern edge of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, historically part of Lancashire. Centreing on the old market village of Standish, the ward blends suburban streets and semi‑rural farmland with village greens and a number of period houses, giving it a quieter, village‑like feel despite its proximity to larger towns.
Local character is marked by landmarks such as St Wilfrid's Church and the historic site of Standish Hall, and a strong community life of clubs, pubs and small businesses. The area is largely residential with many people commuting into Wigan and Manchester, while pockets of light industry and local shops serve the day‑to‑day economy.
Postcode districts covering Standish with Langtree
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Liverpool 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Birkenhead 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Preston 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Oldham 23.1 miles37.2 km
- St. Helens 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Wigan 3 miles4.9 km
- Warrington 14 miles22.5 km
- Burnley 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Blackburn 13.7 miles22 km
- Blackpool 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Bolton 9.1 miles14.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Standish Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Worthington Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Shevington Moor Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Shevington Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hunger Hill Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Wigan West Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Haigh Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Aspull, New Springs & Whelley Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Coppull Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wigan Central Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Appley Bridge Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Standish with Langtree
WN6 0EG, WN6 0YE, WN6 0NR, WN6 0DU, WN6 0NH, WN6 0UR, WN6 0DB, WN6 0JR, WN6 0HJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Manchester Airport 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Gathurst Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Appley Bridge Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Standish with Langtree Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ramada Chorley South 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Macdonald Kilhey Court 4 1.1 miles1.7 km
- The Bolton Stadium Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Britannia Hotel Wigan 3 1.1 miles1.7 km
- The Bridge Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Standish with Langtree
- St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Primary
- Standish Community High School Secondary
- Standish St Wilfrid's C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Wood Fold Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- DW Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 2.8 miles4.6 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Lathom House Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Dam Wood Forest 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Spring Wood Forest 10.6 miles17 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Old Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km