Affluence in CW8 2FY
How CW8 2FY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sandiway
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,963 (2024)
CW8 2FYNorthwich
How well off CW8 2FY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CW8 2FY area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment5.0
- Employment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- 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 CW8 2FY area is below that, at 49.1%. 39.8% are retired and 3.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CW8 2FY area is well above that, at 50%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CW8 2FY area is above that, at 45.9%. 13.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CW8 2FY sits in (Sandiway): about 1,963 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.