Office for National Statistics

In Wigan there were 155 non-UK short-term residents when the census took place in March 2021 – up from 95 in 2011.

More non-UK short-term residents in Wigan Sonja Tutty

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means Chelsie Sewell

The data showed 9.4 per cent of people in Wigan had no qualifications

One in 10 Wigan workers and jobseekers has no qualifications Andrew Dowdeswell

An economically inactive person is aged 16 and over and did not have a job in that time period, could not start work in the next two weeks, or had not looked for work in the month before.

Two in five Wigan residents economically inactive Andrew Dowdeswell

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names Rahmah Ghazali

Figures show 6.3 per cent of residents in Wigan said they were in "bad or very bad" general health in the 2021 census

More than one in 20 Wigan residents in poor health Andrew Dowdeswell

Coronavirus testing laboratory (library pic)

Coronavirus ‘Uncertain’ Covid-19 trend in much of UK although Wigan figures remain stable Alan Weston

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show of the 43,685 people aged between 25 and 34 in Wigan, 32,615 (74.7 per cent) had never been married as of March 2021. In 2011, this figure was 64.7 per cent.

Census 2021: Fewer young people marrying in Wigan Will Grimond

The Office for National Statistics said the decrease in older people stating they have a disability could be due to the impacts of the pandemic

Fewer over-90s in Wigan living with a disability Sonja Tutty

Census data shows number of people never married rises Daniel Mcneil

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices Daniel Mcneil

The rise locally follows a trend across England and Wales

Slight rise in non-dependent children living at home in Wigan Andrew Dowdeswell

John Korchak, managing director of Inform Direct

Record year for company start-ups In Greater Manchester Lesley Crosland

Wigan is in contrast to the trend seen across England and Wales, where "no religion" was the most selected option for under-40s. It's the first time Christianity did not hold the top spot for an age group.

More under-40s in Wigan identify as non-religious than their predecessors Sonja Tutty

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list? Daniel Mcneil

A quarter of military veterans living in Wigan are over 80, new data shows

News A quarter of military veterans in Wigan over 80, new data shows Will Grimond

Office for National Statistics suggest there were around 65,335 people living in poverty in private households in Wigan as of March 2021

Almost 10,000 Wigan people living in poverty are suffering health problems Will Grimond

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Unpaid carers are our unsung heroes Lisa Nandy

Average household income- £45,800

These are the richest neighbourhoods Sian Jones

Some 31,475 people in Wigan were looking after someone without being paid when the census was carried out in March 2021 – 10.1% per cent of the population over five years old in the area

Census 2021: one in 10 Wigan residents is providing unpaid care Will Grimond

ONS data shows 6,773 people in Wigan identified as a sexual orientation other than heterosexual when the census was carried out in March 2021

Thousands of Wigan residents identify with LGB+ sexual orientation Sonja Tutty

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’ Benjamin Jackson

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’ Sophie Wills

By the end of the year, women will have effectively worked without pay since November 18.

Gender pay gap sees women in Wigan work more than one month for free Andrew Dowdeswell

Some 10,134 people in Wigan said they were a veteran at the time of the census – four per cent of usual residents aged 16 and over.

Census 2021: How many veterans are living in Wigan? Katie Williams

Satisfaction levels have rebounded in the last year

People feeling more satisfied than before coronavirus pandemic Andrew Dowdeswell

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession Sophie Wills

As part of the 2021 census, households in England and Wales were classified in terms of four different "dimensions of deprivation",

News Census 2021: Most deprived areas in Wigan revealed Katie Williams

Office for National Statistics figures show 88,656 Wigan households containing one or more occupants aged between 16 and 64 had at least one person in employment in 2021.

Cost of living crisis: nearly nine in 10 Wigan households in work Andrew Dowdeswell

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween Sophie Wills

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked Jamie Jones

Ava has deposed Willow as the most popular baby's name in Wigan

What are Wigan new-born babies' most popular names? Katie Williams

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012 Sophie Wills

Fertility rates have gone up in Wigan

Fertility rate rises in Wigan Patrick Jack

Drug-related deaths are at a record high

Bid to save lives as drug-related deaths in Wigan reach record high Gaynor Clarke

Standish is the swankiest part of Wigan borough in which to live

Most expensive, busiest and trendiest part of Wigan to buy a house revealed Patrick Jack

The Census takes place every 10 years, with the latest snapshot captured on March 21 2021.

Census 2021: Wigan has ageing population Andrew Dowdeswell

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record Harriet Clugston

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash Fiona Evans

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names Christine Emelone

The number of Wigan pregnancies rose between 2019 and 2020

More Wigan women fell pregnant in 2020, new figures show. Andrew Dowdeswell

Covid is largely on the decline in Wigan

Three areas of Wigan have shown an increase in Covid cases Jon Peake

Employment has fallen in Wigan

Employment falls in Wigan – but stays above pre-pandemic levels Andrew Dowdeswell