Affluence in L40 3TW
How L40 3TW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,121 (2024)
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How well off L40 3TW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the L40 3TW area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the L40 3TW area is broadly in line with that, at 56.8%. 31.1% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the L40 3TW area is well above that, at 48.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the L40 3TW area is above that, at 46.9%. 11.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood L40 3TW sits in (Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington): about 1,121 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.