Wigan
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Wigan in Greater Manchester is famous for its canal network, historic market hall, and cultural venues like The Old Courts. Haigh Woodland Park offers woodland walks and leisure facilities, while the Leeds and Liverpool Canal adds to the area’s charm.
Wards in Wigan
Wigan is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aspull, New Springs & Whelley
- Douglas
- Hindley
- Ince
- Pemberton
- Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor
- Standish with Langtree
- Wigan Central
- Wigan West
Wigan is a constituency that covers these wards in Wigan.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 22,188 | 20.87% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,554 | 7.11% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,422 | 13.57% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,895 | 18.72% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,104 | 20.79% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,141 | 18.95% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 95,201 | 90.77% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,555 | 3.39% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| African | 1,016 | 0.97% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 752 | 0.72% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 636 | 0.61% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 587 | 0.56% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 402 | 0.38% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 390 | 0.37% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 334 | 0.32% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 322 | 0.31% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Chinese | 318 | 0.30% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 306 | 0.29% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 292 | 0.28% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 286 | 0.27% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 180 | 0.17% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 94 | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 83 | 0.08% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 67 | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 61 | 0.06% | 0.82% | 1.08% |