Affluence in CH3 6RT
How CH3 6RT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Boughton Heath & Huntington
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,494 (2024)
CH3 6RTChester
How well off CH3 6RT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH3 6RT 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.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Income8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 CH3 6RT area is broadly in line with that, at 62%. 24% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH3 6RT area is above that, at 45.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH3 6RT area is above that, at 45.4%. 9.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH3 6RT sits in (Boughton Heath & Huntington): about 1,494 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.