144POPULATION
14.9%UNEMPLOYED
27%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
3%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionWN8 9EX

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DemographicsWN8 9EX

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 31%Children
  • 69%Adults

31% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.2%Male
  • 52.8%Female

From the last census, 47.2% of people in WN89EX male, and 52.8% female. Women outnumber men in Digmoor.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 3%AB
  • 36%C2/C2
  • 62%DE

According to census records, 3% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 52%SINGLE
  • 27%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 9EX is 52%. Single and 'other' people is 48%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 76.9%WORKING
  • 14.9%UNEMPLOYED

14.9% 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 9EX, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

WN8 9EX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in WN8 9EX

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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WN8 9EX Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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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 9EX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WN8 9EX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN8 9EX

Events

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What's on near WN8 9EX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near WN8 9EX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information WN8 9EX

Local Amenities

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Banks near WN8 9EX

Banks

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Banks near WN8 9EX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the WN8 9EX postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near WN8 9EX

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WN8 9EX area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near WN8 9EX

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in WN8 9EX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WN8 9EX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WN8 9EX

Libraries

Libraries

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WN89EX Postcode Breakdown

WNAREA8DISTRICT9SECTOREXUNIT
Full PostcodeWN8 9EX
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%)

WN89EX Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 9EX 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 9EX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Skelmersdale1.5 miles W
Rainford2.2 miles SW
Parbold2.9 miles N
Shevington3.8 miles E
Billinge3.9 miles SE
Pemberton4.4 miles E
Standish5 miles E
Mawdesley5.2 miles N
Ormskirk5.8 miles W
Burscough5.8 miles NW
Rufford5.9 miles NW
Ince6.1 miles E
Wigan6.1 miles E
Saint Helens6.4 miles S
Haydock6.5 miles SE
London181 miles SE
Glasgow169 miles NW
Edinburgh167 miles N
Cardiff142 miles S
Liverpool13 miles SW
Southampton192 miles SE
Saint Ives192 miles S

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