Affluence in WN1 9SN
How WN1 9SN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wigan Central
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,323 (2024)
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How well off WN1 9SN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN1 9SN area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 9SN area is broadly in line with that, at 59.1%. 11.3% are retired and 7.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN1 9SN area is well below that, at 22.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN1 9SN area is well below that, at 24.4%. 19.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN1 9SN sits in (Wigan Central): about 2,323 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.