Affluence in WN3 6LD
How WN3 6LD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Winstanley
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,515 (2024)
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How well off WN3 6LD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN3 6LD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- 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 WN3 6LD area is broadly in line with that, at 53.5%. 33.7% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN3 6LD area is above that, at 37.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN3 6LD area is broadly in line with that, at 32.1%. 15.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN3 6LD sits in (Winstanley): about 1,515 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.