The WN7 2UT postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN7 |
| Ward | Leigh East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Leigh East & Higher Folds |
| 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 East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 135 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Fold Estate, Higher(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Royal Drive(0.01 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(1.82 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(13.28 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN7 2XG (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Bedford High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 2LU (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Fred Longworth High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | M29 8JN (0.82 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN7 2AS (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M46 9BN (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Hindsford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M46 9BL (0.96 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of WN72UT is 208 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 (1515), Between 45 to 54 (1296), and Between 25 to 34 (1272).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 177 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 43 adults have No qualifications, while 27 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (400), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (309).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (129), followed by No religion (68).
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 Semi-routine occupations (45) followed by Routine occupations (40), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (686), and 198 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2056) and European Union EU-8 (70).