Child Poverty in Greater ManchesterLocal Authorities Ranked

27.7% of children in Greater Manchester live in relative low-income families, before housing costs (2025).

All 10 local authorities in Greater Manchester, ranked by children in low-income families. Data: Department for Work and Pensions (2022 to 2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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RankLocal authorityChildren in low-income families
1Oldham38.2%
2Manchester35.5%
3Bolton33.2%
4Rochdale32.0%
5Tameside27.0%
6Bury25.5%
7Salford25.4%
8Wigan21.4%
9Stockport15.5%
10Trafford12.3%