Affluence in WA5 3SW
How WA5 3SW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Kingswood & Whittle Hall
- Council
- Warrington
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,520 (2024)
WA5 3SWWarrington
How well off WA5 3SW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA5 3SW 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.
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- 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 WA5 3SW area is above that, at 70.2%. 19% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA5 3SW area is well above that, at 53.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA5 3SW area is above that, at 46.8%. 9.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA5 3SW sits in (Kingswood & Whittle Hall): about 1,520 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.