13POPULATION
3.1%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WN2 1UZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN2 1UZ in Wigan, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WN2 1UZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 61.5%Male
  • 38.5%Female

From the last census, 61.5% of people in WN21UZ male, and 38.5% female. Men outnumber women in Aspull New Springs Whelley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN2 1UZ is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.3%WORKING
  • 3.1%UNEMPLOYED

3.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN2 1UZ

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

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WN21UZ Postcode Breakdown

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Postal TownWigan
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGreater Manchester
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WN21UZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN2 1UZ postcode is located in the postal town of Wigan. Wigan postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WN2 1UZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Adlington2.2 miles NW
Horwich2.4 miles NE
Hindley2.6 miles S
Westhoughton3 miles E
Ince3 miles SW
Wigan3 miles SW
Rivington3.2 miles N
Standish3.6 miles W
Abram3.7 miles S
Shevington4.2 miles W
Coppull4.3 miles NW
Atherton5 miles SE
Pemberton5.2 miles SW
Belmont5.4 miles NE
Chorley5.7 miles N
London178 miles SE
Glasgow169 miles NW
Edinburgh166 miles N
Cardiff146 miles S
Liverpool20 miles W
Southampton192 miles SE
Saint Ives192 miles S

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