Affluence in WN5 8TP
How WN5 8TP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Orrell & Longshaw
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,248 (2024)
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How well off WN5 8TP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN5 8TP 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.
- Living environment5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Employment8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 WN5 8TP area is above that, at 63.5%. 20.8% are retired and 8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN5 8TP area is above that, at 42.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN5 8TP area is above that, at 39.5%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN5 8TP sits in (Orrell & Longshaw): about 2,248 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.