wigan WN2 Postcodes
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Wigan (WN2)
The WN2 postcode area is located in the Wigan postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1425 individual postcodes.
There are 37 electoral wards in the WN2 postcode area, including Leigh, Skelmersdale, Wigan which come under the local authority of the Wigan Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in WN2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WN2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
WN2 postcode refers to the postcode area of Wigan in the northwest of England. It is part of the WN postcode area, which covers the majority of the Borough of Wigan.
WN2 is bordered by the postcode areas of M41, BL6, BL3, WA10 and M30. The postcode area includes the districts of Abram, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Golborne, Langtree, Leigh, Lowton, Newton-Le-Willows, Whelley and Winstanley.
The postcode area covers an area of about 26 square miles and is home to a population of over 40,000 people.
The area around WN2 is predominantly rural. To the south lies the Manchester Ship Canal, with agricultural land and industrial areas located to the east. The area also includes many green spaces, including Rye Wood and Garswood Hall Wood Nature Reserve, as well as Ashton and Pennington Flash Country Park.
Public transport in the area is provided mainly by Stagecoach buses, although there are also some train services linking Wigan and other surrounding towns. There are also plans for a local tram service that is due to start operating in 2020.
The area is home to a range of amenities and attractions, including the Three Sisters Race Circuit, an indoor karting centre, Garswood Hall Golf Club and a selection of local parks and historic sites. WN2 is also home to a number of annual events, including the Wigan 10K and the annual Wigan Festival of Music.
WN2 is served by a number of schools, including Bickershaw Primary, Golborne High, Lowton C of E Primary, St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary and Hawkley Hall High School. It is also served by Leigh College and Wigan and Leigh College, providing higher education opportunities for local residents.
The area is served by a number of supermarkets and shops, as well as restaurants, bars and pubs. Wigan also has a vibrant cultural scene, with theatres, galleries and museums, and a range of cultural festivals taking place throughout the year.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
WN2 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.
Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.
Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WN2 |
| Postal Town | Wigan |
| MSOA Name | Wigan 007 |
| LSOA Name | Wigan 007D |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WN2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WN2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.