SILK STREET, WN7 1AW - Information

Overview

The WN7 1AW postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN7 1AW area, explore the WN7 1AW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN7 1AW area, visit the WN7 1AW House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.516368782971688, 53.49687066707991 ]
  • What 3 Words: puzzles.wriggled.scope
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaWN7
WardLeigh East
Middle layer Super Output AreaLeigh Central
Lower Tier Local AuthorityWigan
Upper Tier Local AuthorityWigan
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaWarrington and Wigan
Police ForceGreater Manchester
NHS Care BoardNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardLeigh East
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh
Multiple Deprivation Index3190

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Constrained renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Traditional high streets.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • The Lunchbox Jr Ltd, Takeaway Shop
    Address: WN7 1AW

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Leigh(0.38 mi)

  • Leigh, (0.38 mi)
  • Siddow Common, (0.39 mi)
  • Wood End, (0.47 mi)
  • Lilford, (0.55 mi)
  • Kirkhall Lane, (0.73 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Silk Street(0.02 mi)

  • Silk Street, (0.02 mi)
  • Albion Street, (0.06 mi)
  • Vernon Street, (0.08 mi)
  • Leigh Town Hall, (0.08 mi)
  • Leigh Bus Station, (0.10 mi)
  • Leigh Bus Station, (0.10 mi)
  • Leigh Town Hall, (0.11 mi)
  • Leigh Bus Station Stand A, (0.11 mi)
  • Leigh Bus Station, (0.11 mi)
  • Leigh Bus Station Stand Rr, (0.11 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Hag Fold(2.70 mi)

  • Hag Fold, (2.70 mi)
  • Atherton, (2.70 mi)
  • Daisy Hill, (2.94 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(13.86 mi)

  • Manchester Airport, (13.86 mi)
Nearby Schools

Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

NameAgeDistanceDetails
Leigh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good2-11WN7 1LP (0.15 mi)Details
Leigh Central Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN7 1UY (0.26 mi)Details
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good4-11WN7 1YE (0.26 mi)Details
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School LeighPrimary, Requires improvement4-11WN7 1UX (0.28 mi)Details
Christ Church CofE Primary School, PenningtonPrimary, Good4-11WN7 4HB (0.34 mi)Details
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School LeighPrimary, Good4-11WN7 2PW (0.36 mi)Details
Leigh St John's CofE PrimaryPrimary, Outstanding5-11WN7 1RY (0.54 mi)Details
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighPrimary, Good4-11WN7 2AS (0.71 mi)Details
The Holden SchoolAll Through, Good4-18WN7 4SB (0.74 mi)Details
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary, Good2-11WN7 3DJ (0.96 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is OLD HENRY STREET MED CTR(0.24 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
old henry street med ctrActiveold henry street med ctr, henry street, leigh, lancashire01942680109WN7 2PG
brookmill medical centreActivebrookmill medical centre, college street, leigh, lancashire01942681880WN7 2RB
lilford & pennington park surgeryActivethe bridgewater med ctr, henry street, leigh, greater manchester01942483438WN7 2PE
foxleigh family surgeryActivethe bridgewater med ctr, henry street, leigh, greater manchester01942481800WN7 2PE
premier health teamActivethe bridgewater med ctr, henry street, leigh01942481851WN7 2PE
leigh family practiceActivebridgewater mc, henry street, leigh, lancashire01942481830WN7 2PE
the avenue surgeryActiveleigh health centre, the avenue, leigh01942483488WN7 1HR
grasmere surgeryActiveleigh health centre, the avenue, leigh01942483330WN7 1HR
leigh sports villageActiveleigh sports village, leigh stadium,sale way, leigh01942483121WN7 4JY
Nearby Amenities

SILK STREET, WN7 1AW Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of WN71AW is 434 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1362), Below 14 (1349), and Between 35 to 44 (1090).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 300 people, followed by Pakistani with a total of 40.

Education

Regarding education, 92 adults have No qualifications, while 62 have Level 3.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (385), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (361).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Process, plant and machine operatives (35)
  • Elementary occupations (35), and
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (29)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (180), followed by No religion (175).

NS-SEC

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 (77) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (56), and Small employers and own account workers (51).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (606), and 261 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1701) and Middle East and Asia (111).