Affluence in CH2 1DE
How CH2 1DE 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
- 1,938 (2024)
CH2 1DEChester
How well off CH2 1DE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 1DE area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime2.0
- Living environment5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- 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 CH2 1DE area is broadly in line with that, at 56.8%. 26.5% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 1DE area is well above that, at 52.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 1DE area is well above that, at 55.7%. 10.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 1DE sits in (Upton West & Heath): about 1,938 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.