19POPULATION
8.9%UNEMPLOYED
42%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWN8 6SE

What social class do the population of WN8 6SE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN8 6SE 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 WN8 6SE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 73%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.6%Male
  • 47.4%Female

From the last census, 52.6% of people in WN86SE male, and 47.4% female. Men outnumber women in Tanhouse.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 40%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 42%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 6SE is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.6%WORKING
  • 8.9%UNEMPLOYED

8.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN8 6SE

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WN8 6SE

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WN8 6SE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WN86SE Postcode Breakdown

WNAREA8DISTRICT6SECTORSEUNIT
Full PostcodeWN8 6SE
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWigan
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WN86SE Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 6SE 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 WN8 6SE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Parbold2 miles N
Skelmersdale2.3 miles SW
Rainford3.1 miles SW
Shevington3.2 miles E
Standish4.2 miles E
Mawdesley4.3 miles N
Billinge4.5 miles SE
Pemberton4.6 miles E
Rufford5.3 miles NW
Burscough5.4 miles NW
Eccleston5.7 miles N
Ormskirk5.9 miles W
Ince6 miles E
Wigan6 miles E
Coppull6.2 miles NE
London182 miles SE
Glasgow168 miles NW
Edinburgh166 miles N
Cardiff143 miles S
Liverpool14 miles SW
Southampton193 miles SE
Saint Ives192 miles S

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