Affluence in WN6 0XT
How WN6 0XT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Standish South
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,050 (2024)
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How well off WN6 0XT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN6 0XT area averages decile 10.0 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 services7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Employment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- 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 WN6 0XT area is above that, at 64.9%. 21.9% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN6 0XT area is well above that, at 47.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN6 0XT area is above that, at 40.3%. 11% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN6 0XT sits in (Standish South): about 2,050 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.