Authority → Cheshire East

Cheshire East Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Cheshire East in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

400,500

Population

4.4%

Unqualified

3.5%

Unemployment

£32,297

Salary

£289,288

Property

Quick answer: Cheshire East is a local authority in England. The population of Cheshire East is 400,500. The population per square mile of Cheshire East is 890. The average salary in Cheshire East is £32,297 per year. The average property price in Cheshire East is £289,288.


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Cheshire East Demographics


The population of Cheshire East is 400,500. The population per square mile of Cheshire East is 890. The population has increased by 13,800 in the past year. The population has increased by 72,000 since 1981.


There are more females in Cheshire East. They account for 51.0% of the population.


Cheshire East Employment


73.4% of the people in Cheshire East are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Cheshire East is 3.5%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Cheshire East Student Population


The student population of Cheshire East is 12,800. Students account for 24.4% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


92.0% of the people in Cheshire East have an NVQ1 qualification. 82.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 64.5% have an NVQ3 qualification. 45.5% have an NVQ4 qualification.


4.4% of the people in Cheshire East have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Cheshire East Economy


There are 19,540 businesses in Cheshire East. 89.8% are micro businesses. 8.4% are small businesses. 1.4% are medium businesses. 0.4% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Cheshire East are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Cheshire East Salary


The average salary in Cheshire East is £32,297 per year. Males earn 23.5% more.


Salaries in Cheshire East are 3.26% less than the national average of £33,384.


Cheshire East Property


The average property price in Cheshire East is £289,288. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Cheshire East: £501,399 for detached houses. £283,527 for semi-detached houses. £217,229 for terrace houses. £154,997 for flats.