The WN2 4JU postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Hindley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hindley East |
| 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 | 3107 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing industrious workers / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hollins, The(0.30 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Sussex Close(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(0.87 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.92 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | WN2 4XA (0.26 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | WN2 4LG (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4DH (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 3QS (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4HD (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3PN (0.77 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.85 mi) | Details |
| The Parks SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN2 3AN (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.96 mi) | Details |
| St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL5 2FB (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE(0.86 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| pennygate medical centreActivepennygate medical centre, 109 ladies lane, hindley, wigan, lancashire | 01942807500 | WN2 2QG |
The population of WN24JU is 254 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: Below 14 (1461), Between 45 to 54 (1086), and Between 55 to 64 (1022).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 239 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 57 adults have Level 4, while 33 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (228), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (198).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (174), followed by No religion (60).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (43) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (29), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (27).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (421), and 317 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1394) and Africa (14).