Affluence in WA2 7EA
How WA2 7EA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newton-le-Willows
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,672 (2024)
WA2 7EAWarrington
How well off WA2 7EA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA2 7EA area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Crime6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- 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 WA2 7EA area is broadly in line with that, at 58.5%. 29.1% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA2 7EA area is well above that, at 47.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA2 7EA area is above that, at 43.8%. 11% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA2 7EA sits in (Newton-le-Willows): about 1,672 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.