Affluence in WA6 6LL
How WA6 6LL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Helsby & Kingsley
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,015 (2024)
How well off WA6 6LL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA6 6LL area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment4.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
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 WA6 6LL area is below that, at 48%. 37.6% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA6 6LL area is well above that, at 48.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA6 6LL area is well above that, at 48.7%. 11.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA6 6LL sits in (Helsby & Kingsley): about 2,015 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.