The WN5 8LB 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 South |
| 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 | 6705 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Lamberhead Green(0.10 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Chapel Street(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Pemberton(0.69 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(20.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 0DT (0.23 mi) | Details |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN5 0AW (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Dean Trust WiganSecondary, Serious Weaknesses | 11-16 | WN5 0DQ (0.51 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School WiganPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 9LW (0.58 mi) | Details |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN3 6BL (0.63 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN5 8NU (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Westfield Community SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WN5 9XN (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Winstanley College0, Good | 16-19 | WN5 7XF (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Orrell Holgate AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 8SJ (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE(0.28 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 WN58LB is 521 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 (1327), Between 45 to 54 (1101), and Between 25 to 34 (1058).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 488 people, followed by Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 115 adults have Does not apply, while 74 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (383), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (319).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (343), followed by No religion (151).
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 (89) followed by Semi-routine occupations (51), and Routine occupations (51).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (620), and 336 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2036) and Middle East and Asia (28).