Affluence in WA8 7SX
How WA8 7SX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Victoria Park
- Council
- Halton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,349 (2024)
WA8 7SXWidnes
How well off WA8 7SX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA8 7SX area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Crime4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Employment7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- 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 WA8 7SX area is broadly in line with that, at 56.4%. 29.8% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA8 7SX area is broadly in line with that, at 35.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA8 7SX area is broadly in line with that, at 33.5%. 14.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA8 7SX sits in (Victoria Park): about 1,349 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.