The WN2 4AQ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 4AQ area, explore the WN2 4AQ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Leigh West |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Abram & Bickershaw |
| 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 | Leigh West |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5600 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Outer city hardship / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Mining and quarrying facilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bickershaw(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Rivington Drive(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(2.02 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.00 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickershaw CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4AE (0.15 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.79 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.82 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN24AQ is 213 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 (1594), Between 25 to 34 (1342), and Between 35 to 44 (1254).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 198 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 10.
Regarding education, 62 adults have No qualifications, while 24 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (407), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (275).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (129), followed by No religion (68).
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 (47) followed by Semi-routine occupations (26), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (22).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (670), and 215 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1895) and European Union EU-8 (54).