The WN6 8LQ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN6 |
| Ward | Shevington with Lower Ground |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Shevington |
| 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 | Shevington with Lower Ground |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wigan |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 19381 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Lower Ground, Standish(0.15 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Coronation Road(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gathurst(1.00 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(21.61 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN6 8JP (0.20 mi) | Details |
| St John Fisher Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN6 7RN (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Beech Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN6 7PT (0.86 mi) | Details |
| EdStart Schools WiganSecondary, NaN | 11-16 | WN5 0QL (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN6 7RH (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Marsh Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN5 0EF (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Millbrook Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN6 8DL (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.89 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 WN68LQ is 270 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1564), Between 45 to 54 (1469), and Between 55 to 64 (1445).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 258 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 55 adults have Does not apply, while 39 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (285), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (179).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (178), followed by No religion (70).
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 (40) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (31), and Intermediate occupations (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (423), and 266 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1256) and Middle East and Asia (19).