Affluence in WN7 2TF
How WN7 2TF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leigh South East
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,469 (2024)
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How well off WN7 2TF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN7 2TF area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Income8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 2TF area is broadly in line with that, at 53.9%. 31.8% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN7 2TF area is broadly in line with that, at 30.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN7 2TF area is below that, at 26.7%. 20.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN7 2TF sits in (Leigh South East): about 1,469 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.