Living in Wigan
Wigan is a city in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 324,650 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 4%, #14 of 388), remote workers (top 6%, #23 of 387), first-time home buyers (top 7%, #26 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wigan
- It is part of Greater Manchester, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 28 min and sets around 15:53; in late June it sets around 21:43.
How Wigan ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #95 of 378 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #34 of 387 | #7 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #41 of 378 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #50 of 378 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #277 of 378 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #282 of 378 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #217 of 387 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #173 of 368 | #16 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #170 of 367 | #16 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 52 | #236 of 362 | #21 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #23 of 387 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #54 of 368 | #7 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #138 of 361 | #11 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 19 | #273 of 354 | #35 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 76 | #26 of 378 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #14 of 388 | #1 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #198 of 363 | #19 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #247 of 387 | #23 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 24 | #294 of 378 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #250 of 388 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #166 of 388 | #16 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #151 of 388 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #90 of 388 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #119 of 388 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #245 of 388 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #178 of 209 | #25 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #82 of 388 | #5 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #129 of 368 | #25 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bolton 11 km
- St. Helens 12 km
- Warrington 14 km
- Chorley 15 km
- West Lancashire 16 km
- Salford 17 km
- Knowsley 20 km
- Bury 20 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.