Affluence in CH2 1RJ
How CH2 1RJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upton East
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,383 (2024)
CH2 1RJChester
How well off CH2 1RJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 1RJ area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Employment6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Crime7.0
- Living environment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 1RJ area is broadly in line with that, at 49.8%. 35.4% are retired and 3.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 1RJ area is above that, at 41.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 1RJ area is above that, at 44%. 14.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 1RJ sits in (Upton East): about 1,383 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.