The WN4 8TU postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN4 |
| Ward | Ashton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ashton-in-Makerfield East |
| 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 | Ashton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Makerfield |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7085 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Shawcross Care Home - Tameng Care Ltd, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: Bolton Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8TU
The nearest places is Stubshaw Cross(0.08 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is East Street(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bryn(0.98 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(17.35 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN4 8SJ (0.10 mi) | Details |
| Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | WN4 8XF (0.36 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN4 8PQ (0.51 mi) | Details |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN4 9AZ (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Cansfield High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN4 9TP (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Nicol Mere SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN4 8DF (0.82 mi) | Details |
| R L Hughes Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN4 9QL (0.89 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is SSP HEALTH LIMITED ASHTON MEDICAL CENTRE(0.73 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| ssp health limited ashton medical centreActiveashton medical centre, 120 wigan road, ashton-in-makerfield, nr.wigan | 01942557736 | WN4 9SU |
| bryn street surgeryActiveashton health,council ave, ashton-in-makerfield, wigan | 01942481580 | WN4 9AZ |
| medicentreActiveashton health centre, council avenue, ashton in makerfield | 01942483755 | WN4 9AZ |
The population of WN48TU is 348 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1322), Between 45 to 54 (1206), and Between 55 to 64 (1046).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 338 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 107 adults have No qualifications, while 44 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (287), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (272).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (199), followed by No religion (126).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (74) followed by Routine occupations (48), and Semi-routine occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (470), and 373 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1651) and European Union EU-14 (24).