Affluence in WA7 2EQ
How WA7 2EQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park
- Council
- Halton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,595 (2024)
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How well off WA7 2EQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA7 2EQ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 WA7 2EQ area is broadly in line with that, at 49.9%. 25.4% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA7 2EQ area is well below that, at 22.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA7 2EQ area is well below that, at 19.5%. 24.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA7 2EQ sits in (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park): about 1,595 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.