
Local
Workforce
Highly established industrial location given its strategic position on the national motorway network, low cost of labour and manufacturing/logistics focused workforce.

ESG
Meridian 6 is a substantial and deliverable contribution to Wigan’s employment land provision, providing growth and economic prospects for the area.
The scheme supports the social well-being of the community and environmentally would place much needed jobs close to residents. The location is readily accessible to an extensive residential area, reducing reliance up on car use whilst promoting sustainable travel to work through cycling, walking and bus connections for the local labour force.
Provides for a positive biodiversity net gain with measures achieved on site combined with off-site supplements. BREEAM ratings and electric vehicle supplements. BREEAM ratings and electric vehicle charging provision look to provide an environmental benefit by promoting low carbon development.

Local Employment
80%
Local population employed or seeking employment
19%
Local population employed in unskilled labour/machine operatives
9.4%
Local population employed in manufacturing

Local Salaries
£496.50
Average weekly salaries
10.7%
Average salary discount in comparison to the North West
15.1%
Average salary discount in comparison to the UK average

Population
Wigan
329,800
North West
7.3 million
60 minute drive time
9.6 million
