Affluence in WA8 4PW
How WA8 4PW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
- Council
- Knowsley
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,977 (2024)
WA8 4PWWidnes
How well off WA8 4PW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA8 4PW area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Employment8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- 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 WA8 4PW area is above that, at 67.5%. 15.3% are retired and 6.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA8 4PW area is above that, at 41%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA8 4PW area is broadly in line with that, at 37.3%. 14% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA8 4PW sits in (Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East): about 2,977 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.