45POPULATION
3.3%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionWN8 8EX

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DemographicsWN8 8EX

What social class do the population of WN8 8EX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN8 8EX 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 8EX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 79%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.4%Male
  • 55.6%Female

From the last census, 44.4% of people in WN88EX male, and 55.6% female. Women outnumber men in Skelmersdale South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 8EX is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.7%WORKING
  • 3.3%UNEMPLOYED

3.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in WN8 8EX, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

WN8 8EX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in WN8 8EX

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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WN8 8EX Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Local Job Vacancies

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near WN8 8EX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WN8 8EX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN8 8EX

Events

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What's on near WN8 8EX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near WN8 8EX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near WN8 8EX

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information WN8 8EX

Local Amenities

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Banks near WN8 8EX

Banks

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Banks near WN8 8EX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the WN8 8EX postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near WN8 8EX

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WN8 8EX area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near WN8 8EX

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in WN8 8EX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WN8 8EX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WN8 8EX

Libraries

Libraries

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WN88EX Postcode Breakdown

WNAREA8DISTRICT8SECTOREXUNIT
Full PostcodeWN8 8EX
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%)

WN88EX Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 8EX 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 8EX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Skelmersdale1.2 miles S
Rainford2.4 miles S
Parbold2.7 miles NE
Ormskirk4.2 miles W
Burscough4.3 miles NW
Rufford4.7 miles N
Mawdesley4.8 miles N
Shevington5 miles E
Billinge5.5 miles E
Standish6 miles E
Pemberton6 miles E
Kirkby6.2 miles SW
Scarisbrick6.4 miles NW
Halsall6.5 miles W
Eccleston6.7 miles NE
London183 miles SE
Glasgow167 miles NW
Edinburgh167 miles N
Cardiff143 miles S
Liverpool12 miles SW
Southampton193 miles SE
Saint Ives193 miles S

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