Affluence in WA1 2GF
How WA1 2GF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Fairfield & Howley
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,366 (2024)
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How well off WA1 2GF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA1 2GF area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Employment2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 WA1 2GF area is broadly in line with that, at 59%. 15.9% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA1 2GF area is below that, at 25.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA1 2GF area is below that, at 29.5%. 20.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA1 2GF sits in (Fairfield & Howley): about 2,366 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.