The WN2 4PQ 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 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 Green |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12057 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Semi-detached ageing / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hindley(0.09 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Meldon Gardens(0.10 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(1.00 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.79 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | WN2 4LG (0.21 mi) | Details |
| Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | WN2 4XA (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 3QS (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3PN (0.54 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4HD (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4DH (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.77 mi) | Details |
| The Parks SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN2 3AN (0.77 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 3HY (0.93 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR TUN & PARTNERS(0.89 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dr tun & partnersActivehindley health centre, 17 liverpool road, hindley, nr. wigan | 01942482505 | WN2 3HQ |
| pennygate medical centreActivepennygate medical centre, 109 ladies lane, hindley, wigan, lancashire | 01942807500 | WN2 2QG |
The population of WN24PQ is 283 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 270 people, followed by White and Black African with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 85 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (276), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (274).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (208), followed by No religion (63).
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 (51) followed by Semi-routine occupations (39), and Intermediate occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (482), and 391 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1521) and European Union EU-14 (13).