Affluence in CH2 1LJ
How CH2 1LJ 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
- 1,789 (2024)
CH2 1LJChester
How well off CH2 1LJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 1LJ 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.
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
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 1LJ area is broadly in line with that, at 56.3%. 26.9% are retired and 6.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 1LJ area is above that, at 43.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 1LJ area is above that, at 44.9%. 10.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 1LJ sits in (Upton West & Heath): about 1,789 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.