Affluence in WN7 3JL
How WN7 3JL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leigh South
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,417 (2024)
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How well off WN7 3JL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN7 3JL 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.
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Employment8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- 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 WN7 3JL area is broadly in line with that, at 50.4%. 39.7% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN7 3JL area is above that, at 43.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN7 3JL area is above that, at 38.2%. 13.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN7 3JL sits in (Leigh South): about 1,417 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.