Affluence in CH2 1DD
How CH2 1DD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upton West & Heath
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,270 (2024)
CH2 1DDChester
How well off CH2 1DD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 1DD 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
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 CH2 1DD area is broadly in line with that, at 59.9%. 26.2% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 1DD area is well above that, at 53.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 1DD area is well above that, at 51.5%. 8.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 1DD sits in (Upton West & Heath): about 2,270 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.