Affluence in CH2 2JL
How CH2 2JL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chester Boughton West & Hoole
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,179 (2024)
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How well off CH2 2JL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 2JL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 2JL area is well below that, at 39.6%. 23% are retired and 19.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 2JL area is well below that, at 22.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 2JL area is broadly in line with that, at 32.3%. 25.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 2JL sits in (Chester Boughton West & Hoole): about 1,179 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.