46,291TOTAL POPULATION
19,032HOUSEHOLDS
6.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£41,080AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WN8 POSTCODE REGION

Wigan (WN8)

The WN8 postcode area is located in the Wigan postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 1188 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the WN8 postcode area, including Leigh, Skelmersdale, Wigan which come under the local authority of the West Lancashire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in WN8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of WN8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


WN8 is a postcode in the Wigan district of Greater Manchester, England. The area is bordered by the A49 Junction 9 to the north, the A49 Junction 11 to the south, and the M6 to the west. It covers parts of the towns of Cammooley, Wigan, Parbold and Newburgh, as well as outlying rural villages such as Dalton and Orrell.

WN8 postcodes are known for their green spaces, with numerous parks and recreation spaces spread across the region. Many of these are maintained by Wigan Council, and the area has a range of attractive green and public amenities, including nature trails, libraries and sports facilities. The WN8 postcode also includes Pennington Flash Country Park, which is a popular attraction amongst both locals and visitors.

The area is well-connected with good road, rail, and bus links. It is just a short drive away from Manchester city centre, with regular trains running from Wigan Wallgate station.

WN8 is relatively prosperous compared to other parts of the Greater Manchester area. It has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the region and high levels of educational attainment, with many children attending local grammar schools.

From an entertainment perspective, WN8 contains a wide range of pubs, clubs, and restaurants. Parbold Village is a popular spot with its variety of bars, and regular musicians playing at the Centenary Café. In addition, the area is home to clubs such as the Sportsmans Arms, the Punch Bowl in Dalton, and the Parbold Village Club.

WN8 postcodes are considered a great place to live and raise a family, with plenty of outdoor activities, a rich cultural identity, and excellent transport links. Many locals love the laid-back atmosphere and the beautiful scenery that surrounds the area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in WN8 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WN8Lancashire

Lancashire

The county of Lancashire

WN8 is located in the county of Lancashire, in England.

Lancashire has a total population of 1,485,000, making it the 8th largest county in the UK.

Lancashire has a total area of 1187 square miles, and a population density of 482 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Lancashire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWN8
Postal TownWigan
MSOA NameWest Lancashire 015
LSOA NameWest Lancashire 015B
CountyLancashire
RegionLancashire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWest Lancashire
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WN8 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WN8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Appley Bridge
Ashurst
Bank Top
Lancashire
Birch Green
Blaguegate
Chapel House
Dalton
Dangerous Corner
Digmoor
Elmers Green
Far Moor
Grimshaw Green
Hall Green
Higher End
High Moor
Hill Dale
Holland Lees
Hoscar
Hunger Hill
Lathom
Mossy Lea
Newburgh
Newgate
Orrell
Orrell Post
Parbold
Pennylands
Rainford Brook
Ring o' Bells
Robin Hood
Roby Mill
Shevington Vale
Skelmersdale
Tanhouse
Tontine
Town Centre
Up Holland
Whalleys
Browse Postcodes in WN8

Dig even deeper into the WN8 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (WN) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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