The WN7 5LJ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN7 |
| Ward | Leigh West |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Leigh North |
| 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 West |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5274 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Tamar Stores, Retailers - Other
Address: WN7 5LJ
Avanti Pizza, Takeaway Shop
Address: WN7 5LJ
The nearest places is Tamer Lane End(0.25 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Alpine Drive(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Daisy Hill(2.12 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(15.30 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Westpark Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN7 5JY (0.20 mi) | Details |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN7 5NJ (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN7 5JS (0.48 mi) | Details |
| The Westleigh SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 5NL (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN7 5JN (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4AE (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN2 4SS (0.80 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WN2 4SD (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-11 | WN7 4TP (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.60 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| westleigh medical practiceActivewestleigh medical practic, 4-12 westleigh lane, leigh, lancashire | 01942483960 | WN7 5JE |
The population of WN75LJ is 321 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1585), Between 45 to 54 (1098), and Between 25 to 34 (1080).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 305 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 70 adults have No qualifications, while 45 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (239), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (221).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (181), followed by No religion (114).
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 (64) followed by Semi-routine occupations (40), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (398), and 272 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1474) and Europe: Non-EU countries (24).