Affluence in CH1 3DU
How CH1 3DU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chester Boughton West & Hoole
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,354 (2024)
CH1 3DUChester
How well off CH1 3DU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH1 3DU area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 CH1 3DU area is broadly in line with that, at 51%. 16.7% are retired and 18.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH1 3DU area is broadly in line with that, at 30.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH1 3DU area is above that, at 38%. 16.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH1 3DU sits in (Chester Boughton West & Hoole): about 2,354 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.