The WN7 2XY postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN7 2XY area, explore the WN7 2XY Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN7 2XY area, visit the WN7 2XY House Prices
| 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 Outer city hardship / Hampered neighbourhoods / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
NC News & Wine Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: Richmond Drive, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 2XY
Higher Folds Chippy, Takeaway Shop
Address: WN7 2XY
R W Mallett Off Licence, Retailers - Other
Address: Richmond Drive, Higher Folds, Leigh, WN7 2XY
Morrisons Daily, Retailers - Other
Address: WN7 2XY
The nearest places is Fold Estate, Higher(0.25 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Higher Folds Park(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(1.74 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(13.23 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 (0.20 mi) | Details |
| Fred Longworth High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | M29 8JN (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Bedford High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 2LU (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M46 9BN (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Hindsford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M46 9BL (0.87 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | M29 7EE (0.96 mi) | Details |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M29 7DY (0.99 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 WN72XY is 237 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 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 Not deprived in any dimension (400), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (309).
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 (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).