Affluence in WA3 6TS
How WA3 6TS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Oakwood & Gorse Covert
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,152 (2024)
WA3 6TSWarrington
How well off WA3 6TS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA3 6TS area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Living environment10.0
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 6TS area is broadly in line with that, at 57.9%. 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 WA3 6TS area is above that, at 44.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA3 6TS area is above that, at 38.9%. 9.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA3 6TS sits in (Oakwood & Gorse Covert): about 1,152 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.