59POPULATION
10.8%UNEMPLOYED
38%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWN8 6FZ

What social class do the population of WN8 6FZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN8 6FZ 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 6FZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 76%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 40.7%Male
  • 59.3%Female

From the last census, 40.7% of people in WN86FZ male, and 59.3% female. Women outnumber men in Birch Green.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 46%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 38%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 6FZ is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.2%WORKING
  • 10.8%UNEMPLOYED

10.8% 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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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN8 6FZ

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Banks near WN8 6FZ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Police Stations in WN8 6FZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WN8 6FZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WN86FZ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWN8 6FZ
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Postal TownWigan
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountyLancashire
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WN86FZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 6FZ 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 6FZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Parbold1.9 miles N
Skelmersdale2 miles SW
Rainford3 miles SW
Shevington3.6 miles E
Mawdesley4.2 miles N
Standish4.7 miles E
Billinge4.8 miles SE
Rufford5 miles NW
Pemberton5 miles E
Burscough5 miles NW
Ormskirk5.4 miles W
Eccleston5.8 miles NE
Ince6.5 miles E
Wigan6.5 miles E
Coppull6.5 miles NE
London182 miles SE
Glasgow168 miles NW
Edinburgh166 miles N
Cardiff143 miles S
Liverpool13 miles SW
Southampton193 miles SE
Saint Ives193 miles S

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Lavery, Ekpiteta & Connolly leaving Blackpool

Defensive duo Marvin Ekpiteta and Callum Connolly and Northern Ireland striker Shayne Lavery have been released by League One Blackpool.

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Blackburn boss Eustace fined for Coventry red card

Blackburn Rovers head coach John Eustace is fined 2,500 for his red card in the 0-0 draw with Coventry City.

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Pair rescued from stricken speedboat

The pair were brought back to shore in a lifeboat after they became stranded off the Lancashire coast.

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'Circus' around Morecambe must end - Taylor

Morecambe chairman Rod Taylor wants an end to issues that left the club managerless and unable to sign players ahead of next season.

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Foam 'clumps' found in woodland stream

The Environment Agency responds following the discovery of foam-like-clumps in a woodland river.

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Lifeboat launches after 20-year restoration

Mark Raynes says along with about 20 friends he has put "millions of hours" into the restoration.

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