The WN5 0LB postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN5 |
| Ward | Pemberton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Laithwaite & Marsh Green |
| 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 | Pemberton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wigan |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1318 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Industrial units.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Marsh Green(0.39 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Heinz Foods (off Spring Road)(0.21 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gathurst(0.68 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(21.58 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN5 0EF (0.51 mi) | Details |
| EdStart Schools WiganSecondary, NaN | 11-16 | WN5 0QL (0.65 mi) | Details |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College0, Outstanding | 16-19 | WN5 0LJ (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Dean Trust WiganSecondary, Serious Weaknesses | 11-16 | WN5 0DQ (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Westfield Community SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WN5 9XN (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN6 8JP (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN5 0AW (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.65 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| marsh green medical practiceActiveharrow road, marsh green, wigan | 01942483135 | WN5 0QL |
The population of WN50LB is 299 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 36 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2265), Between 25 to 34 (1343), and Between 35 to 44 (1203).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 250 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 28.
Regarding education, 97 adults have Does not apply, while 28 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (260), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (187).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (150), followed by Christian (136).
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 (62) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (34), and Semi-routine occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (390), and 168 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1418) and European Union EU-8 (146).