Affluence in M46 0FE
How M46 0FE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Atherton South West
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,044 (2024)
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How well off M46 0FE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M46 0FE 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
- Crime3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- 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 M46 0FE area is broadly in line with that, at 58.8%. 23.8% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M46 0FE area is below that, at 28.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M46 0FE area is well below that, at 24%. 22.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M46 0FE sits in (Atherton South West): about 2,044 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.