— ACRERIGHT AREA REPORT · POSTCODE SECTOR
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8,185 people · median £191,000 · Wigan
Good for schoolsMore affordable than most
Wigan Council · Labour-controlled 42/75 seats · 56% · OCD 2026
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Amenities from Wigan
What's here
| Category | Count | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eat & drink | 638 | 76% hygiene 4★+ (FSA) |
| Shops | 198 | supermarkets & convenience stores |
| Gyms, leisure & playgrounds | 55 | — |
| Green spaces & parks | 481 | filled areas on the map |
OSM + FSA
Broadband
% of premises · Ofcom Connected Nations
Local economy This postcode sector
Jobs & economic activity5.1% unemployed
Unemployment rate5.1%
In work (employment rate)57.5%
Claiming out-of-work benefits · June 20263.6%
ONS Census 2021 · ONS Claimant Count
At a glance
| Count | Trend, 12 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Companies registered here | 412 | — |
| New incorporations | 35 | -5.4% vs prior 12m |
| Property companies (SPVs) | 48 | -66.7% |
Companies House
Top sectors (SIC sections)
- Construction
- Professional, scientific & technical
- Real estate
- Wholesale & retail
- Extraterritorial
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