11POPULATION
11.1%UNEMPLOYED
27%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
4%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionWN8 9NE

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DemographicsWN8 9NE

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 27%Children
  • 74%Adults

27% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.5%Male
  • 54.5%Female

From the last census, 45.5% of people in WN89NE male, and 54.5% female. Women outnumber men in Digmoor.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 4%AB
  • 35%C2/C2
  • 61%DE

According to census records, 4% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 46%SINGLE
  • 27%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 9NE is 46%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81.7%WORKING
  • 11.1%UNEMPLOYED

11.1% 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 9NE, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

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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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near WN8 9NE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WN8 9NE

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN8 9NE

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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Tourist Information WN8 9NE

Local Amenities

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Banks near WN8 9NE

Banks

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Banks near WN8 9NE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near WN8 9NE

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in WN8 9NE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WN8 9NE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WN8 9NE

Libraries

Libraries

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WN89NE Postcode Breakdown

WNAREA8DISTRICT9SECTORNEUNIT
Full PostcodeWN8 9NE
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWigan
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WN89NE Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 9NE 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 9NE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Skelmersdale1.3 miles W
Rainford1.9 miles SW
Parbold3.1 miles N
Billinge3.9 miles E
Shevington4.1 miles E
Pemberton4.5 miles E
Standish5.3 miles E
Mawdesley5.4 miles N
Ormskirk5.7 miles W
Burscough5.8 miles NW
Rufford6 miles NW
Saint Helens6.3 miles SE
Ince6.3 miles E
Wigan6.3 miles E
Haydock6.5 miles SE
London181 miles SE
Glasgow169 miles NW
Edinburgh167 miles N
Cardiff142 miles S
Liverpool13 miles SW
Southampton192 miles SE
Saint Ives191 miles S

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