Whelley
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Population | 10,209 (2001 Census) |
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District | Wigan |
Region | North West |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WIGAN |
Postcode district | WN1 |
Dial code | 01942 |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | Wigan |
European Parliament | North West England |
List of places: UK • England |
Whelley is an area in North East Wigan, between New Springs and Scholes. It is mainly a residential area.
In Whelley, there is Cannon Sharples School, St. Stephens Church of England Church and a labour club.
In terms of local elections, Whelley is grouped with New Springs and Aspull, and is consistently a labour supporting area, as with the majority of Wigan.