75POPULATION
2.5%UNEMPLOYED
54%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionWN8 7NS

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DemographicsWN8 7NS

What social class do the population of WN8 7NS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WN8 7NS 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 7NS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 49.3%Male
  • 50.7%Female

From the last census, 49.3% of people in WN87NS male, and 50.7% female. Women outnumber men in Parbold.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 54%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WN8 7NS is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.4%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% 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 7NS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

WN8 7NS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in WN8 7NS

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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WN8 7NS Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near WN8 7NS

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 7NS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WN8 7NS

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WN8 7NS

Events

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What's on near WN8 7NS

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near WN8 7NS

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near WN8 7NS

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information WN8 7NS

Local Amenities

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Banks near WN8 7NS

Banks

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Banks near WN8 7NS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the WN8 7NS postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near WN8 7NS

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WN8 7NS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near WN8 7NS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in WN8 7NS

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WN8 7NS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in WN8 7NS

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in WN8 7NS

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WN87NS Postcode Breakdown

WNAREA8DISTRICT7SECTORNSUNIT
Full PostcodeWN8 7NS
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%)

WN87NS Postal District

Compass Postal District

WN8 7NS 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 7NS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Parbold0.4 miles S
Mawdesley2 miles N
Rufford3.3 miles NW
Eccleston3.8 miles NE
Shevington3.8 miles E
Skelmersdale4 miles SW
Burscough4.1 miles W
Standish4.2 miles E
Croston4.3 miles N
Sollom5 miles NW
Rainford5.1 miles S
Coppull5.2 miles E
Bretherton5.6 miles N
Ormskirk5.6 miles W
Tarleton6 miles NW
London184 miles SE
Glasgow165 miles NW
Edinburgh164 miles N
Cardiff146 miles S
Liverpool15 miles SW
Southampton195 miles SE
Saint Ives195 miles S

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