The WN2 3AY postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 3AY area, explore the WN2 3AY Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN2 3AY area, visit the WN2 3AY House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Hindley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hindley West |
| 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 | Hindley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 11689 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Mining and quarrying facilities.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Indian Spice, Takeaway Shop
Address: 152 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Hindley Arms, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 124-126 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Mahabharat Restaurant (Haris Restaurant Ltd), Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 136 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Deniros, Takeaway Shop
Address: 132 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Palace Chef, Takeaway Shop
Address: 160 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Greenhalgh's, Retailers - Other
Address: 148 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Maidens Butchers Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: 150 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Fletchers Catering, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 138 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
Hindley Masonic Hall, Pub, NightClub
Address: 138 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AY
The nearest places is Hindley(0.72 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Albert Street(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(0.57 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(17.55 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN2 3AN (0.16 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3HY (0.21 mi) | Details |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3DG (0.23 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3PN (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 3QS (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4DH (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | WN2 4LG (0.73 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR TUN & PARTNERS(0.22 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dr tun & partnersActivehindley health centre, 17 liverpool road, hindley, nr. wigan | 01942482505 | WN2 3HQ |
| pennygate medical centreActivepennygate medical centre, 109 ladies lane, hindley, wigan, lancashire | 01942807500 | WN2 2QG |
The population of WN23AY is 375 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 45 to 54 (1415), Below 14 (1385), and Between 55 to 64 (1180).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 341 people, followed by Chinese with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 118 adults have No qualifications, while 40 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (340), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (252).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (244), followed by No religion (103).
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 (69) followed by Semi-routine occupations (52), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (51).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (487), and 369 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1655) and Middle East and Asia (30).