Affluence in WA3 5PL
How WA3 5PL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lower Irlam & Cadishead
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,800 (2024)
WA3 5PLWarrington
How well off WA3 5PL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA3 5PL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 WA3 5PL area is broadly in line with that, at 56.4%. 19.3% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA3 5PL area is below that, at 24.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA3 5PL area is below that, at 25.3%. 18.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA3 5PL sits in (Lower Irlam & Cadishead): about 1,800 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.