The WN2 2NS postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 2NS area, explore the WN2 2NS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN2 2NS area, visit the WN2 2NS House Prices
| 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 | 2612 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Higher Ince(0.27 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Silverdale Avenue(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Ince(0.61 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(18.67 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ince CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 2AL (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Dean Trust Rose BridgeSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | WN1 3HD (0.41 mi) | Details |
| St William's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 2DG (0.41 mi) | Details |
| CEWE SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN1 3JW (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN1 3LP (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WN1 3RZ (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Britannia Bridge Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN3 4SD (0.85 mi) | Details |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3DG (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, WiganPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN2 1EL (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 1BP (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.86 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| longshoot medical practiceActivelongshoot health centre, scholes, wigan | 01942244414 | WN1 3NH |
| rivington way surgeryActiveintrahealth clare house, lower ince hc phoenix way, wigan | 01942481120 | WN3 4NW |
| ince surgeryActiveclaire house, phoenix way, lower ince | 01942481140 | WN3 4NW |
| sullivan way surgeryActivesullivan way surgery, sullivan way,scholes, wigan, greater manchester | 01942243649 | WN1 3TB |
The population of WN22NS is 255 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 188 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 21.
Regarding education, 67 adults have No qualifications, while 31 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (252), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (203).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (147), followed by No religion (74).
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 (58) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (34), and Semi-routine occupations (29).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (438), and 207 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1475) and European Union EU-8 (128).