The WN2 4LU postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Hindley Green |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hindley Green |
| 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 Green |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8590 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Semi-detached ageing / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hindley(0.36 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Askwith Road(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(1.27 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.55 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | WN2 4LG (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | WN2 4XA (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4HD (0.53 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 3QS (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3PN (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4DH (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4AE (0.94 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN24LU is 312 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1324), Between 45 to 54 (1240), and Between 55 to 64 (1114).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 299 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 60 adults have No qualifications, while 47 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (247), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (225).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (218), followed by No religion (78).
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 (46) followed by Intermediate occupations (42), and Small employers and own account workers (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (363), and 359 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1398) and European Union EU-14 (12).