The WN7 2XU 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 | This area ranks 135 out of 32844, placing it in the least deprived 99.6% of areas. |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Outer city hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Fold Estate, Higher(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Regent Drive(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(1.71 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(13.30 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 (0.14 mi) | Details |
| Fred Longworth High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | M29 8JN (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Bedford High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 2LU (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M46 9BN (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Hindsford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M46 9BL (0.84 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is ELLIOTT STREET SURGERY(0.92 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| elliott street surgeryActive145 elliott street, tyldesley, manchester | 01942483555 | M29 8FL |
| the surgery, tyldesleyActivethe surgery, high street, tyldesley, nr. manchester | 01942807806 | M29 8AL |
The population of WN72XU is 237 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 30 to 34 (21), Between 40 to 44 (20), and Between 55 to 59 (18).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 201 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 80 adults have No qualifications, while 26 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (44), followed by at least Deprived in two dimension (38).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (110), followed by No religion (89).
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 (55) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (42), and Semi-routine occupations (28).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (47), and 46 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (207) and Middle East and Asia (11).