Affluence in CW2 5AB
How CW2 5AB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Willaston & Shavington
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,558 (2024)
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How well off CW2 5AB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CW2 5AB 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
- Crime6.0
- Income7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 CW2 5AB area is above that, at 68.3%. 18.5% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CW2 5AB area is above that, at 41.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CW2 5AB area is broadly in line with that, at 38%. 11.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CW2 5AB sits in (Willaston & Shavington): about 3,558 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.