Affluence in M29 7WL
How M29 7WL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Tyldesley South
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,278 (2024)
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How well off M29 7WL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M29 7WL area averages decile 9.0 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.
- Living environment5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Income9.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 7WL area is broadly in line with that, at 60.9%. 25.5% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M29 7WL area is broadly in line with that, at 35%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M29 7WL area is below that, at 30.2%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M29 7WL sits in (Tyldesley South): about 1,278 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.