The WN2 4XU 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 | Leigh West |
| 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 | 1296 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bolton Houses(0.23 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bolton House Road(0.19 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(2.32 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(15.83 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 (0.23 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN24XU is 343 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1493), Between 25 to 34 (1410), and Between 45 to 54 (1120).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 309 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 17.
Regarding education, 85 adults have Does not apply, while 50 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (508), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (299).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (189), followed by No religion (142).
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 (48) followed by Small employers and own account workers (46), and Semi-routine occupations (43).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (806), and 288 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2319) and European Union EU-8 (60).