Affluence in M26 1DU
How M26 1DU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Whitefield West & Park Lane
- Council
- Bury
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,467 (2024)
M26 1DUManchester
How well off M26 1DU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M26 1DU area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- 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 M26 1DU area is broadly in line with that, at 53.8%. 31.1% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M26 1DU area is well above that, at 50%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M26 1DU area is above that, at 46.1%. 15% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M26 1DU sits in (Whitefield West & Park Lane): about 1,467 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.