Affluence in WA3 2GE
How WA3 2GE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lowton
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,610 (2024)
WA3 2GEWarrington
How well off WA3 2GE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA3 2GE area averages decile 10.0 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.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 2GE area is above that, at 65.9%. 22.4% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA3 2GE area is above that, at 43.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA3 2GE area is broadly in line with that, at 35.2%. 11% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA3 2GE sits in (Lowton): about 1,610 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.