Affluence in M46 0PU
How M46 0PU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Atherton South West
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,115 (2024)
M46 0PUManchester
How well off M46 0PU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M46 0PU area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 0PU area is above that, at 63.8%. 21.6% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M46 0PU area is broadly in line with that, at 33.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M46 0PU area is below that, at 27.2%. 13.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M46 0PU sits in (Atherton South West): about 2,115 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.