The WN2 5YR postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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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 White suburban communities / Aspiring urban households / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Abram Brow(0.32 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hindley(2.65 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(16.26 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 (0.95 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN25YR is 332 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 311 people, followed by Any other ethnic group with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 83 adults have Does not apply, while 49 have Level 2.
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 (226), followed by No religion (85).
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 (63) followed by Intermediate occupations (34), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (33).
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).