Who lives in WN5 7DN
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WN5 7DN, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Orrell & Longshaw
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,796 (2024)
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Who lives in WN5 7DN
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WN5 7DN (Orrell & Longshaw) (about 1,796 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 35–39, at 7.8% of residents. 16% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 24% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.
- Female50.6%51%
- Male49.4%49%
Relationship status
46.4% of adults in the WN5 7DN area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
80% of residents in the WN5 7DN area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good48.7%48.5%
- Good31.2%33.7%
- Fair12.4%12.7%
- Bad6.2%4%
- Very bad1.5%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.