Affluence in WA3 2BA
How WA3 2BA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lowton
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,209 (2024)
WA3 2BAWarrington
How well off WA3 2BA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA3 2BA area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- 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 WA3 2BA area is above that, at 63.7%. 23% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA3 2BA area is above that, at 45.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA3 2BA area is above that, at 38.7%. 11.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA3 2BA sits in (Lowton): about 3,209 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.