Affluence in WN2 4EH
How WN2 4EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hindley West
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,491 (2024)
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How well off WN2 4EH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN2 4EH area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 4EH area is broadly in line with that, at 51.2%. 23.7% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN2 4EH area is well below that, at 19%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN2 4EH area is well below that, at 20%. 26.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN2 4EH sits in (Hindley West): about 1,491 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.