Affluence in M28 1DW
How M28 1DW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,294 (2024)
M28 1DWManchester
How well off M28 1DW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M28 1DW 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 disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Employment10.0
- 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 M28 1DW area is above that, at 65.8%. 24.1% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M28 1DW area is above that, at 41%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M28 1DW area is broadly in line with that, at 35.7%. 11.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M28 1DW sits in (Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common): about 2,294 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.