Affluence in M18 8RW
How M18 8RW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Abbey Hey
- Council
- Manchester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,047 (2024)
M18 8RWManchester
How well off M18 8RW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M18 8RW area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
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 M18 8RW area is broadly in line with that, at 51.9%. 17.6% are retired and 9.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M18 8RW area is well below that, at 19.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M18 8RW area is well below that, at 22.3%. 28.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M18 8RW sits in (Abbey Hey): about 2,047 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.