The WN2 4UJ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Leigh West |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Abram & Bickershaw |
| 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 | Leigh West |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5600 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Mining and quarrying facilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Tamer Lane End(0.31 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Owens Farm(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(2.16 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(15.71 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickershaw CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4AE (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Newton Westpark Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN7 5JY (0.64 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4HD (0.88 mi) | Details |
| The Westleigh SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 5NL (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN7 5NJ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN7 5JS (0.92 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN24UJ is 435 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1594), Between 25 to 34 (1342), and Between 35 to 44 (1254).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 367 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 30.
Regarding education, 97 adults have Does not apply, while 60 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (407), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (275).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (214), followed by No religion (177).
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 (68) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (57), and Semi-routine occupations (53).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (670), and 215 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1895) and European Union EU-8 (54).