Affluence in CH61 8SU
How CH61 8SU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Thurstaston & Irby
- Council
- Wirral
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,383 (2024)
CH61 8SUWirral
How well off CH61 8SU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CH61 8SU 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.
- Health and disability5.0
- Employment7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Crime10.0
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 CH61 8SU area is below that, at 48.7%. 36.8% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CH61 8SU area is above that, at 41.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CH61 8SU area is above that, at 40.9%. 13.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CH61 8SU sits in (Thurstaston & Irby): about 1,383 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.