Who lives in WN2 2SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WN2 2SU, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- New Springs
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,516 (2024)
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Who lives in WN2 2SU
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN2 2SU sits in (New Springs): about 1,516 residents.
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.5% of residents. 13.1% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 28% are 65 or over, well above the 18.4% across England.
The gender split
52.1% of residents are female and 47.9% male.
- Female52.1%51%
- Male47.9%49%
Relationship status
Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; the WN2 2SU area is above that, at 56.8%. 26% have never married.
How residents rate their health
Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; the WN2 2SU area is broadly in line with that, at 84.1%.
- Very good49.2%48.5%
- Good34.9%33.7%
- Fair11.9%12.7%
- Bad3.1%4%
- Very bad0.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.