Affluence in M28 2FG
How M28 2FG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ellenbrook & Boothstown
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,619 (2024)
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How well off M28 2FG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M28 2FG area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Employment9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- 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 M28 2FG area is broadly in line with that, at 57.9%. 28.4% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M28 2FG area is well above that, at 51.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M28 2FG area is above that, at 44.6%. 11.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M28 2FG sits in (Ellenbrook & Boothstown): about 1,619 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.