The WN2 1JR postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Ince |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ince-in-Makerfield |
| 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 | Ince |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wigan |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5777 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Top Lock(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Kirkless Hall(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(1.19 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(18.94 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, WiganPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN2 1EL (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 1BP (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Dean Trust Rose BridgeSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | WN1 3HD (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Aspull Church Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 1QT (0.92 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN21JR is 336 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1686), Between 25 to 34 (1161), and Between 45 to 54 (1126).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 304 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 21.
Regarding education, 80 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (230), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (228).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (213), followed by No religion (98).
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 Routine occupations (65) followed by Semi-routine occupations (49), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (390), and 242 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1386) and European Union EU-8 (58).