Affluence in WA2 8AY
How WA2 8AY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Orford
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,490 (2024)
WA2 8AYWarrington
How well off WA2 8AY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA2 8AY area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Income4.0
- Crime4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 8AY area is above that, at 64.6%. 15.2% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA2 8AY area is well below that, at 21.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA2 8AY area is well below that, at 20.8%. 25.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA2 8AY sits in (Orford): about 1,490 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.