ATHERTON ROAD, WN2 4SQ - Information

Overview

The WN2 4SQ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 4SQ area, explore the WN2 4SQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN2 4SQ area, visit the WN2 4SQ House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.5523528953558485, 53.52484376734433 ]
  • What 3 Words: blitz.damp.medium
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaWN2
WardHindley Green
Middle layer Super Output AreaHindley Green
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 Green
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfield
Multiple Deprivation Index8590

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • Kingdingswings, Restaurant, Cafe
    Address: 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SQ

  • Tesco Express, Supermarkets
    Address: 672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SQ

  • Aldi, Supermarkets
    Address: 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SQ

  • Spinners Arms, Restaurant, Cafe
    Address: 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SQ

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Hindley Green(0.29 mi)

  • Hindley Green, (0.29 mi)
  • The Hollins, (0.48 mi)
  • Hollins, The, (0.49 mi)
  • Hindley, (0.62 mi)
  • Dangerous Corner, (0.76 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Lincroft Road(0.02 mi)

  • Lincroft Road, (0.02 mi)
  • St John's Primary School, (0.05 mi)
  • Lincroft Road, (0.06 mi)
  • St John's Primary School, (0.07 mi)
  • Swan Lane, (0.15 mi)
  • Long Lane, (0.19 mi)
  • Athol Crescent, (0.19 mi)
  • Athol Crescent, (0.22 mi)
  • Swan Lane, (0.23 mi)
  • Athol Crescent, (0.23 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(1.51 mi)

  • Hindley, (1.51 mi)
  • Daisy Hill, (1.80 mi)
  • Westhoughton, (2.44 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.26 mi)

  • Manchester Airport, (16.26 mi)
Nearby Schools

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

NameAgeDistanceDetails
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good4-11WN2 4SD (0.13 mi)Details
Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN2 4SS (0.24 mi)Details
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good4-11WN2 4HD (0.24 mi)Details
Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding11-19WN2 4XA (0.52 mi)Details
Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate11-16WN2 4LG (0.69 mi)Details
Bickershaw CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN2 4AE (0.91 mi)Details
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN2 3QS (0.96 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
Nearby Amenities
  • Penny Saver Go Local Off Licence & Convenience Store
    0.16 mi
  • Swan Service Station
    0.16 mi
  • 735 Catering Limited
    0.17 mi
  • Prestige Drinks
    0.32 mi
  • Cornerstone Family Church (Hindley Green)
    0.34 mi
  • Sacred Heart Parish Centre
    0.24 mi
  • Victoria Inn
    0.32 mi

ATHERTON ROAD, WN2 4SQ Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of WN24SQ is 323 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

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).

Ethinicity

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 11.

Education

Regarding education, 71 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 2.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (247), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (225).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Elementary occupations (29)
  • Professional occupations (20), and
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (20)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (206), followed by No religion (81).

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 (60) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48), and Semi-routine occupations (36).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (363), and 359 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1398) and European Union EU-14 (12).