The WN2 5XS postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN2 5XS area, explore the WN2 5XS Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN2 |
| Ward | Abram |
| 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 | Abram |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 17504 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Aspiring urban households / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Dover(0.14 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Dover Lock(0.16 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bryn(2.42 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.51 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, AbramPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 5QE (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Holy Family Catholic AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN2 5JF (0.97 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN25XS is 264 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 252 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 52 adults have Level 3, while 47 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (450), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (278).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (195), followed by No religion (56).
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 (39) followed by Intermediate occupations (38), and Semi-routine occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (720), and 334 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2091) and European Union EU-8 (27).