Affluence in WA1 3LS
How WA1 3LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Padgate & Paddington
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,733 (2024)
WA1 3LSWarrington
How well off WA1 3LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA1 3LS area averages decile 10.0 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.
- Crime6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 3LS area is broadly in line with that, at 56%. 32% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA1 3LS area is broadly in line with that, at 32.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA1 3LS area is below that, at 26.1%. 16.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA1 3LS sits in (Padgate & Paddington): about 1,733 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.