The WN7 2NJ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN7 2NJ area, explore the WN7 2NJ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN7 |
| Ward | Leigh South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Leigh South East |
| 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 | Leigh South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6810 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Marsland Green(0.24 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Leigh Cemetery(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(2.55 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(12.61 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 2LU (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN7 3DJ (0.71 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | M29 7EE (0.75 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN7 2AS (0.76 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN72NJ is 226 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 (1201), Between 45 to 54 (1061), and Between 55 to 64 (1016).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 208 people, followed by African with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 52 adults have No qualifications, while 31 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (310), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (132), followed by No religion (82).
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 (35) followed by Semi-routine occupations (34), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (404), and 331 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1443) and European Union EU-14 (23).