Affluence in WA3 5PY
How WA3 5PY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,659 (2024)
WA3 5PYWarrington
How well off WA3 5PY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA3 5PY 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
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- 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 5PY area is broadly in line with that, at 62.1%. 24.2% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA3 5PY area is broadly in line with that, at 36.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA3 5PY area is broadly in line with that, at 32.3%. 16.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA3 5PY sits in (Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common): about 1,659 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.