The WN5 8HU 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 | Pemberton North |
| 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 | 10164 |
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.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Redwood(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Copse(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Orrell(0.86 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(21.18 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Lamberhead Green AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN5 0AW (0.26 mi) | Details |
| St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 0DT (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Dean Trust WiganSecondary, Serious Weaknesses | 11-16 | WN5 0DQ (0.40 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN5 8NU (0.53 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School WiganPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 9LW (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Orrell Holgate AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 8SJ (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN3 6BL (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Westfield Community SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WN5 9XN (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Winstanley College0, Good | 16-19 | WN5 7XF (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE(0.14 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bradshaw medical centreActivebradshaw medical centre, bradshaw street,orrell, wigan, greater manchester | 01942483900 | WN5 0AB |
| newtown medical practiceActivenewtown medical practice, pemberton pc resource ctr, sherwood drive, pemberton | 01942481900 | WN5 9QX |
| pemberton surgeryActivepemberton pcrc, sherwood drive, pemberton, wigan | 01942367199 | WN5 9QX |
The population of WN58HU is 343 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1121), Between 45 to 54 (976), and Between 25 to 34 (881).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 339 people, followed by African with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 86 adults have Level 4, while 46 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (322), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (225).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (227), followed by No religion (101).
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 (54) followed by Semi-routine occupations (40), and Routine occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (496), and 258 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1500) and European Union EU-14 (24).