Affluence in WN2 2NE
How WN2 2NE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ince-in-Makerfield
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,735 (2024)
How well off WN2 2NE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN2 2NE area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment9.0
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 2NE area is broadly in line with that, at 50.3%. 15.7% are retired and 8.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN2 2NE area is less than half that, at 14.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN2 2NE area is less than half that, at 15.1%. 30.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN2 2NE sits in (Ince-in-Makerfield): about 1,735 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.