Affluence in WA16 6BE
How WA16 6BE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- South Knutsford & Bexton
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,561 (2024)
WA16 6BEKnutsford
How well off WA16 6BE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA16 6BE area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Crime4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 WA16 6BE area is broadly in line with that, at 53.4%. 33.8% are retired and 3.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA16 6BE area is above that, at 46.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA16 6BE area is above that, at 45.1%. 16.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA16 6BE sits in (South Knutsford & Bexton): about 1,561 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.