Affluence in WN1 2RX
How WN1 2RX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,469 (2024)
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How well off WN1 2RX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN1 2RX area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- 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 WN1 2RX area is broadly in line with that, at 57.1%. 30.8% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN1 2RX area is above that, at 42.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN1 2RX area is above that, at 41.8%. 12.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN1 2RX sits in (Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood): about 1,469 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.