The WN2 3GD postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Abram |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Platt Bridge & Spring View |
| 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 | Abram |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1834 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Hampered neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Large scale education.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Low Green(0.20 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Springbank Gardens(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Ince(1.23 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(17.53 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platt Bridge Community SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | WN2 5NG (0.22 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3NX (0.23 mi) | Details |
| Newbridge Learning CommunitySecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN2 3TL (0.25 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3HY (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Holy Family Catholic AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN2 5JF (0.65 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, AbramPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 5QE (0.66 mi) | Details |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3DG (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3PN (0.93 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PLATT HOUSE SURGERY(0.22 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| platt house surgeryActiveplatt bridge hc, rivington avenue, platt bridge, wigan | 01942482370 | WN2 5NG |
| dr ahmad & ptnrsActiveplatt bridge health ctr, rivington avenue, platt bridge, wigan | 01942482330 | WN2 5NG |
| dr tun & partnersActivehindley health centre, 17 liverpool road, hindley, nr. wigan | 01942482505 | WN2 3HQ |
The population of WN23GD is 309 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1881), Between 25 to 34 (1338), and Between 35 to 44 (1301).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 278 people, followed by African with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 93 adults have No qualifications, while 42 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (246), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (237).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (189), 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 (70) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (40), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (379), and 194 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1347) and European Union EU-8 (71).