Affluence in WN7 9
How WN7 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Wigan
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 1,890 (2024)
WN7 9Postcode sector · Leigh
How well off WN7 9 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, WN7 9 scores 1.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
51.6% of adults in WN7 9 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 14.8% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
16.7% of adults in WN7 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
17.5% of adults in WN7 9 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 28.6% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.