Affluence in M29 2BJ
How M29 2BJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Tyldesley North
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,081 (2024)
M29 2BJManchester
How well off M29 2BJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M29 2BJ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 M29 2BJ area is above that, at 64.4%. 14% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M29 2BJ area is below that, at 27.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M29 2BJ area is below that, at 25.4%. 18.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M29 2BJ sits in (Tyldesley North): about 2,081 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.