The WN2 4UG 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 | 24061 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Ageing suburbanites / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is The Hollins(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Dorstone Close(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(1.34 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.45 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4HD (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Oakfield High School and CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-19 | WN2 4XA (0.31 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Outwood Academy HindleySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | WN2 4LG (0.62 mi) | Details |
| St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BL5 2FB (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4DH (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 3QS (0.90 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN24UG is 581 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 553 people, followed by White and Asian with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 162 adults have Level 4, while 81 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (432), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (270).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (364), followed by No religion (173).
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 (133) followed by Intermediate occupations (75), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (624), and 484 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1860) and Middle East and Asia (15).