HEATHGATE, WN8 6QH - Information

Overview

The WN8 6QH postcode is in West Lancashire, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN8 6QH area, explore the WN8 6QH Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN8 6QH area, visit the WN8 6QH House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.7674249892374307, 53.556599480794894 ]
  • What 3 Words: drummers.sliders.vines
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaWN8
WardBirch Green
Middle layer Super Output AreaSkelmersdale Central
Lower Tier Local AuthorityWest Lancashire
Upper Tier Local AuthorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaLiverpool
Police ForceLancashire
NHS Care BoardNHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardBirch Green
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Lancashire
Multiple Deprivation Index5614

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Constrained renters / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.

These amenities are located within this Postcode:

  • Woodlands Community Primary School, School, College, University
    Address: Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QH

  • Woodlands Community Primary School (Primary), rating:

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Fosters Green(0.15 mi)

  • Fosters Green, (0.15 mi)
  • Skelmersdale, (0.38 mi)
  • Elmers Green, (0.47 mi)
  • Tanhouse, (0.57 mi)
  • Whalleys, (0.84 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Ferndale(0.15 mi)

  • Ferndale, (0.15 mi)
  • Community Centre, (0.17 mi)
  • Community Centre, (0.17 mi)
  • Ferndale, (0.19 mi)
  • Fairburn, (0.19 mi)
  • Forest Drive, (0.21 mi)
  • Forest Drive, (0.21 mi)
  • Fairburn, (0.24 mi)
  • Harsnips, (0.26 mi)
  • Hallcroft, (0.27 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Upholland(2.24 mi)

  • Upholland, (2.24 mi)
  • Parbold, (2.37 mi)
  • Appley Bridge, (2.53 mi)
Nearby Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(24.60 mi)

  • Manchester Airport, (24.60 mi)
Nearby Schools

Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

NameAgeDistanceDetails
Woodlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN8 6QH (0.00 mi)Details
St John's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdalePrimary, Good2-11WN8 6PF (0.32 mi)Details
Elm Tree Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding4-11WN8 6SA (0.55 mi)Details
St James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdalePrimary, Good2-11WN8 6TN (0.60 mi)Details
Cobbs Brow SchoolPrimary, Outstanding2-11WN8 6SU (0.62 mi)Details
Delph Side Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11WN8 6ED (0.66 mi)Details
Hillside Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding2-11WN8 6DE (0.73 mi)Details
St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement3-11WN8 8NP (0.96 mi)Details
Nearby Nhs GP

The nearest GP to this postcode is MANOR PRIMARY CARE(0.49 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

NameTelephonePostcode
manor primary careActivehillside health centre, tanhouse road, tanhouse, skelmersdale, lancashire01695736260WN8 6DS
ashurst primary careActiveashurst health centre, lulworth, ashurst, skelmersdale, lancashire01695736110WN8 6QS
Nearby Amenities
  • The Golden Fry
    0.13 mi
  • The Ashurst Fish & Chips
    0.54 mi
  • Pizza Delight
    0.54 mi
  • SDG Foods Ltd T/A Subway
    0.54 mi
  • Concourse Fish & Chips
    0.54 mi

HEATHGATE, WN8 6QH Demographics

(from Census 2021)

The population of WN86QH is 428 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

Age

The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1870), Between 35 to 44 (1219), and Between 25 to 34 (1198).

Ethinicity

According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 358 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 41.

Education

Regarding education, 124 adults have Does not apply, while 53 have Level 2.

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (213), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (187).

Occupation
The most common occupations in the nearby area are
  • Elementary occupations (35)
  • Process, plant and machine operatives (28), and
  • Caring, leisure and other service occupations (23)
Religion

In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (197), followed by Christian (188).

NS-SEC

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 (82) followed by Full-time students (46), and Semi-routine occupations (42).

Economic Status

Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (391), and 198 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Country of Birth

As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1261) and European Union EU-8 (78).