Affluence in WN7 2EU
How WN7 2EU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leigh East & Higher Folds
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,909 (2024)
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How well off WN7 2EU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN7 2EU 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
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- 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 WN7 2EU area is broadly in line with that, at 58.3%. 11.1% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN7 2EU area is well below that, at 21.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN7 2EU area is well below that, at 24.2%. 22.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN7 2EU sits in (Leigh East & Higher Folds): about 2,909 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.