Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code WN6 | 36.4 km² |
| Population | 40,568 |
| Male Population | 19,994 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 20,574 (50.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +6.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +6.3% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 44 years |
| Area Codes | 1942 |
| Postal Code Extensions | WN6 0AA, WN6 0AB, WN6 0AD, WN6 0AE, WN6 0AF, WN6 0AG, WN6 0AH, WN6 0AJ, WN6 0AL, WN6 0AN More |
| Associated Cities | Manchester, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Clayton-le-Woods |
| Neighborhoods | Appley Bridge, Shevington, Standish, Standish Lower Ground, Wrightington |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 53.57362834920984° / -2.6647605944686323° |
| Related Postal Codes | WF6, WF7, WF8, WN1, WN2, WN3, WN4, WN5, WN7, WN8 |
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Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,052 | 37,779 | 38,154 | 40,568 | 42,481 |
| Population Density | 1,045.3 / km² | 1,037.8 / km² | 1,048.1 / km² | 1,114.4 / km² | 1,167 / km² |
Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom | +6.6% | +7.4% | +6.3% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom | 43.1 yrs | 44 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Postal Code WN6 Population Density
Population Density: 1,114 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WN6 | 40,568 | 36.4 km² | 1,114 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 98 | 19.3 years |
| Buses and trains | 94 | — |
| Car repair | 79 | 19.3 years |
| Construction of buildings | 96 | 25.4 years |
| Corporate management | 110 | 23.1 years |
| Education other | 51 | 24 years |
| Electrical installation | 61 | 25.4 years |
| General contractors | 89 | 23.7 years |
| Hairdressers | 59 | — |
| Health and medical | 59 | 18.9 years |
| Restaurants | 104 | — |
| Shopping | 143 | 26.4 years |
| Shopping other | 146 | 32.5 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code WN6 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code WN6 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WN6 | 473,387 tn | 11.67 tn | 13,004.2 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 473,387 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,004.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 2:58 AM | 3.2 | 59.9 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 1:03 PM | 3.6 | 94 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/10 | 2:59 PM | 3.5 | 96.2 km | 12,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 3:22 AM | 3.7 | 70 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 2:05 PM | 3.3 | 88.7 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 10:44 AM | 3.8 | 86.1 km | 4,900 m | United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/04 | 9:08 PM | 3.4 | 44.1 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/02 | 8:42 PM | 3.1 | 32.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 1:24 AM | 3.8 | 33.7 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 5:28 AM | 3.5 | 36.2 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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