Affluence in M28 7GE
How M28 7GE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walkden South
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,802 (2024)
M28 7GEManchester
How well off M28 7GE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M28 7GE area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Crime5.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 7GE area is broadly in line with that, at 60.1%. 26.6% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M28 7GE area is well above that, at 47.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M28 7GE area is above that, at 43.1%. 11.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M28 7GE sits in (Walkden South): about 1,802 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.