Affluence in CH2 3JR
How CH2 3JR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Vicars Cross & Hoole East
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,335 (2024)
CH2 3JRChester
How well off CH2 3JR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH2 3JR area averages decile 9.0 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.
- Living environment6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
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 3JR area is broadly in line with that, at 59.6%. 22.8% are retired and 5.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH2 3JR area is above that, at 41.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH2 3JR area is above that, at 44%. 13.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH2 3JR sits in (Vicars Cross & Hoole East): about 1,335 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.