Affluence in WA8 4QU
How WA8 4QU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upton Rocks
- Council
- Halton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,222 (2024)
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How well off WA8 4QU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA8 4QU area averages decile 9.0 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 disability5.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Living environment10.0
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 4QU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 32.8% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA8 4QU area is broadly in line with that, at 34.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA8 4QU area is below that, at 29.9%. 16% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA8 4QU sits in (Upton Rocks): about 1,222 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.