Cheshire West and Chester vs Wirral
A side-by-side comparison of the Cheshire West and Chester and Wirrallocal 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 Wirral; Cheshire West and Chester has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Cheshire West and Chester | Wirral | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 357,150 | 320,199 |
| Density | 388/km² | 1,990/km² |
| Deprivation | 8% in most-deprived 10% | 25% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,517 | £2,501 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89% | 78% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 60% |
| Aged 65+ | 21% | 22% |