Affluence in M46 0DN
How M46 0DN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Atherton South West
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,812 (2024)
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How well off M46 0DN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M46 0DN area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Income4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 M46 0DN area is below that, at 49.2%. 28.7% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M46 0DN area is well below that, at 19.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M46 0DN area is well below that, at 19.1%. 29.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M46 0DN sits in (Atherton South West): about 1,812 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.