Affluence in M29 8RU
How M29 8RU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 4,039 (2024)
M29 8RUManchester
How well off M29 8RU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M29 8RU area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
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 8RU area is above that, at 67.8%. 13% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M29 8RU area is above that, at 40.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M29 8RU area is broadly in line with that, at 36.3%. 16.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M29 8RU sits in (Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common): about 4,039 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.