Affluence in M46 0GX
How M46 0GX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Atherton South West
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,722 (2024)
M46 0GXManchester
How well off M46 0GX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M46 0GX area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Income7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- 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 0GX area is above that, at 66.9%. 17.1% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M46 0GX area is broadly in line with that, at 32.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M46 0GX area is below that, at 28%. 16.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M46 0GX sits in (Atherton South West): about 2,722 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.