WN2 3QU - Information

Overview

The WN2 3QU postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 3QU area, explore the WN2 3QU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN2 3QU area, visit the WN2 3QU House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.572685181565439, 53.533700608580595 ]
  • What 3 Words: holds.bids.bend
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaWN2
WardHindley
Middle layer Super Output AreaHindley East
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 wardHindley
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfield
Multiple Deprivation Index4588

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Constrained young families / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • Egerton Court, Hospitals, Caring Premises
    Address: Arthur Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3QU

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Hindley(0.42 mi)

  • Hindley, (0.42 mi)
  • Hollins, The, (0.80 mi)
  • The Hollins, (0.83 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is George Street(0.18 mi)

  • George Street, (0.18 mi)
  • George Street, (0.18 mi)
  • Bridgewater Street, (0.19 mi)
  • Bridgewater Street, (0.20 mi)
  • Exeter Road, (0.22 mi)
  • Exeter Road, (0.23 mi)
  • Lancaster Road, (0.23 mi)
  • Woodford Street, (0.24 mi)
  • Woodford Street, (0.25 mi)
  • Chapel Street, (0.25 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(0.58 mi)

  • Hindley, (0.58 mi)
  • Ince, (1.65 mi)
  • Daisy Hill, (2.36 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(17.29 mi)

  • Manchester Airport, (17.29 mi)
Nearby Schools

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

NameAgeDistanceDetails
Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN2 3PN (0.11 mi)Details
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN2 3QS (0.16 mi)Details
The Parks SchoolSecondary, Good11-16WN2 3AN (0.26 mi)Details
Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate11-16WN2 4LG (0.42 mi)Details
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN2 4DH (0.46 mi)Details
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyPrimary, Good4-11WN2 3HY (0.49 mi)Details
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyPrimary, Good4-11WN2 3DG (0.52 mi)Details
Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding11-19WN2 4XA (0.73 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.46 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
pennygate medical centreActivepennygate medical centre, 109 ladies lane, hindley, wigan, lancashire01942807500WN2 2QG
dr tun & partnersActivehindley health centre, 17 liverpool road, hindley, nr. wigan01942482505WN2 3HQ
Nearby Amenities

WN2 3QU Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of WN23QU is 314 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1461), Between 45 to 54 (1086), and Between 55 to 64 (1022).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 289 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 9.

Education

Regarding education, 87 adults have No qualifications, while 38 have Level 3.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (237), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (236).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Elementary occupations (22)
  • Process, plant and machine operatives (19), and
  • Skilled trades occupations (18)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (184), followed by No religion (117).

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 (68) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (43), and Semi-routine occupations (42).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (381), and 226 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1451) and Middle East and Asia (21).