Cheshire West and Chester vs Shropshire
A side-by-side comparison of the Cheshire West and Chester and Shropshirelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Cheshire West and Chester is the more populous; council tax is lower in Cheshire West and Chester; Cheshire West and Chester has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Cheshire West and Chester | Shropshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 357,150 | 323,606 |
| Density | 388/km² | 101/km² |
| Deprivation | 8% in most-deprived 10% | 1% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,517 | £2,528 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89% | 79% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 16% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 21% | 25% |