Household Income Inequalities

There are inequalities in household income across the borough, with small pockets of income-based poverty hidden within larger neighbourhoods that are not deprived. 

This household income inequalities report shows the range in median income across the borough and puts a spotlight on small geographical areas with low household income.

Key findings include:

• Medium household income in Cheshire West and Chester is £39,200 (£40,100 in England).
• 18% (30,000) households are in income-based poverty in the borough (18% in England).
• At least 1 in 10 households in every ward are in income-based poverty.