55POPULATION
3.1%UNEMPLOYED
58%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of WN2 1XD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN2 1XD 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 WN2 1XD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.5%Male
  • 54.5%Female

From the last census, 45.5% of people in WN21XD male, and 54.5% female. Women outnumber men in Aspull New Springs Whelley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 58%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN2 1XD is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.3%WORKING
  • 3.1%UNEMPLOYED

3.1% 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

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN2 1XD

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WN2 1XD

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WN21XD Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWN2 1XD
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWigan
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGreater Manchester
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WN21XD Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN2 1XD 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 WN2 1XD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Adlington2.3 miles NW
Hindley2.5 miles S
Horwich2.5 miles NE
Ince2.9 miles SW
Wigan2.9 miles SW
Westhoughton3 miles E
Rivington3.3 miles N
Abram3.6 miles S
Standish3.6 miles W
Shevington4.2 miles W
Coppull4.3 miles NW
Atherton4.9 miles SE
Pemberton5 miles SW
Belmont5.6 miles NE
Chorley5.8 miles N
London178 miles SE
Glasgow169 miles NW
Edinburgh166 miles N
Cardiff145 miles S
Liverpool20 miles W
Southampton191 miles SE
Saint Ives192 miles S

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