FORDYCE WAY, WN2 2JS - Information

Overview

The WN2 2JS postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 2JS area, explore the WN2 2JS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN2 2JS area, visit the WN2 2JS House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.600323918384673, 53.54853981132033 ]
  • What 3 Words: bleak.little.milky
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaWN2
WardInce
Middle layer Super Output AreaInce-in-Makerfield
Lower Tier Local AuthorityWigan
Upper Tier Local AuthorityWigan
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaWarrington and Wigan
Police ForceGreater Manchester
NHS Care BoardNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardInce
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyWigan
Multiple Deprivation Index5777

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Outer city hardship / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Manufacturing, energy and utilities.

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Higher Ince(0.38 mi)

  • Higher Ince, (0.38 mi)
  • Ince, Higher, (0.38 mi)
  • Rose Bridge, (0.38 mi)
  • Top Lock, (0.55 mi)
  • Whelley, (0.66 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Fordyce Way(0.03 mi)

  • Fordyce Way, (0.03 mi)
  • Fordyce Way, (0.03 mi)
  • Glendevon Close, (0.06 mi)
  • Glendevon Close, (0.07 mi)
  • Falkirk Drive, (0.09 mi)
  • Falkirk Drive, (0.09 mi)
  • Stirling Avenue, (0.15 mi)
  • Falkirk Drive, (0.15 mi)
  • Falkirk Drive, (0.15 mi)
  • Belle Green Lane, (0.15 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Ince(0.81 mi)

  • Ince, (0.81 mi)
  • Hindley, (1.14 mi)
  • Wigan, (1.32 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(18.82 mi)

  • Manchester Airport, (18.82 mi)
Nearby Schools

Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

NameAgeDistanceDetails
Dean Trust Rose BridgeSecondary, Requires improvement11-16WN1 3HD (0.44 mi)Details
Ince CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN2 2AL (0.48 mi)Details
St William's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN2 2DG (0.62 mi)Details
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, WiganPrimary, Outstanding4-11WN2 1EL (0.66 mi)Details
CEWE SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN1 3JW (0.68 mi)Details
St Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN1 3LP (0.73 mi)Details
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good3-11WN2 1BP (0.80 mi)Details
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding3-11WN1 3RZ (0.90 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.82 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
longshoot medical practiceActivelongshoot health centre, scholes, wigan01942244414WN1 3NH
sullivan way surgeryActivesullivan way surgery, sullivan way,scholes, wigan, greater manchester01942243649WN1 3TB
Nearby Amenities
  • Earls Function Suite
    0.34 mi
  • Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club
    0.36 mi
  • The Squirrel
    0.42 mi
  • Higher Ince Labour Club
    0.54 mi

FORDYCE WAY, WN2 2JS Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of WN22JS is 233 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

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).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 216 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.

Education

Regarding education, 63 adults have No qualifications, while 27 have Level 1 and entry level.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (230), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (228).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Process, plant and machine operatives (17)
  • Elementary occupations (13), and
  • Administrative and secretarial occupations (10)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (156), followed by No religion (66).

NS-SEC

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 (55) followed by Semi-routine occupations (31), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (31).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (390), and 242 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1386) and European Union EU-8 (58).