Affluence in CH2 1SS
How CH2 1SS 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
- 1,322 (2024)
CH2 1SSChester
How well off CH2 1SS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 1SS area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Living environment8.0
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 1SS area is broadly in line with that, at 52.7%. 21.8% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 1SS area is below that, at 25.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 1SS area is below that, at 26.8%. 23.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 1SS sits in (Upton East): about 1,322 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.