The WN1 2SQ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN1 |
| Ward | Aspull New Springs Whelley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Aspull & Red Rock |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Aspull New Springs Whelley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wigan |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21640 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established farming communities / Rural traits / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Leyland Mill Brow(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Leyland Mill Brow(0.28 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wigan Wallgate(1.47 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(20.25 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN1 2NT (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 1BP (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, WiganPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN2 1EL (0.84 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN12SQ is 243 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 45 to 54 (926), Between 55 to 64 (922), and Below 14 (909).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 238 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 1.
Regarding education, 85 adults have Level 4, while 30 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (347), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (217).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (211), followed by No religion (31).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Small employers and own account workers (48) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (46), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (433), and 391 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1430) and Middle East and Asia (16).