Affluence in WA4 2SA
How WA4 2SA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,588 (2024)
WA4 2SAWarrington
How well off WA4 2SA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA4 2SA 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 environment5.0
- Crime8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- 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 WA4 2SA area is broadly in line with that, at 56.9%. 26.1% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA4 2SA area is well above that, at 52.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA4 2SA area is above that, at 47%. 11.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA4 2SA sits in (Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe): about 1,588 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.