Affluence in WA16 8PU
How WA16 8PU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- South Knutsford & Bexton
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,434 (2024)
WA16 8PUKnutsford
How well off WA16 8PU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA16 8PU 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.
- Living environment8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- 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 WA16 8PU area is broadly in line with that, at 55.2%. 30.7% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA16 8PU area is well above that, at 60.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA16 8PU area is well above that, at 62.1%. 6.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA16 8PU sits in (South Knutsford & Bexton): about 1,434 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.