Who lives in WN2 2DS
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WN2 2DS, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Hindley West
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,180 (2024)
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Who lives in WN2 2DS
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WN2 2DS (Hindley West) (about 2,180 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 9% of residents. 21.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.9% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49.2% of residents are female and 50.8% male.
- Female49.2%51%
- Male50.8%49%
Relationship status
38.1% of adults in the WN2 2DS area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 43.2% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.8% of residents in the WN2 2DS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.5%48.5%
- Good33.3%33.7%
- Fair16.2%12.7%
- Bad5%4%
- Very bad2%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.