144POPULATION
14.3%UNEMPLOYED
29%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWN8 9DN

What social class do the population of WN8 9DN belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN8 9DN 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 9DN from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 28%Children
  • 72%Adults

28% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.9%Male
  • 52.1%Female

From the last census, 47.9% of people in WN89DN male, and 52.1% female. Women outnumber men in Moorside.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 38%C2/C2
  • 55%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 45%SINGLE
  • 29%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 9DN is 45%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 77.3%WORKING
  • 14.3%UNEMPLOYED

14.3% 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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Constituency

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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 9DN

Events

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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 9DN

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 9DN

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WN89DN Postcode Breakdown

WNAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORDNUNIT
Full PostcodeWN8 9DN
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%)

WN89DN Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 9DN 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 9DN.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Skelmersdale1.9 miles W
Rainford2.3 miles SW
Parbold3.3 miles N
Billinge3.4 miles SE
Shevington3.6 miles E
Pemberton3.8 miles E
Standish4.8 miles NE
Mawdesley5.6 miles N
Ince5.6 miles E
Wigan5.6 miles E
Haydock6 miles SE
Saint Helens6 miles S
Ormskirk6.3 miles W
Burscough6.4 miles NW
Rufford6.4 miles NW
London181 miles SE
Glasgow169 miles NW
Edinburgh168 miles N
Cardiff142 miles S
Liverpool13 miles SW
Southampton191 miles SE
Saint Ives191 miles S

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