The WN5 9UQ 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 | 2700 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Norley(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Borrowdale Road(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Pemberton(0.82 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(21.01 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 (0.27 mi) | Details |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School WiganPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 9LW (0.28 mi) | Details |
| St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN5 0DT (0.28 mi) | Details |
| Dean Trust WiganSecondary, Serious Weaknesses | 11-16 | WN5 0DQ (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Westfield Community SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WN5 9XN (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Marsh Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN5 0EF (0.66 mi) | Details |
| EdStart Schools WiganSecondary, NaN | 11-16 | WN5 0QL (0.80 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN5 8NU (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN3 6BL (0.85 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE(0.40 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 |
| marsh green medical practiceActiveharrow road, marsh green, wigan | 01942483135 | WN5 0QL |
The population of WN59UQ is 340 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 304 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 83 adults have Does not apply, while 41 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (198), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (192).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (168), followed by No religion (143).
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 (81) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (43), and Semi-routine occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (389), and 188 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1349) and European Union EU-8 (27).