Affluence in WN2 1RU
How WN2 1RU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Aspull & Red Rock
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,533 (2024)
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How well off WN2 1RU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN2 1RU area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment8.0
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 WN2 1RU area is broadly in line with that, at 50.9%. 22.2% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN2 1RU area is well below that, at 21.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN2 1RU area is well below that, at 21.9%. 26.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN2 1RU sits in (Aspull & Red Rock): about 1,533 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.