Affluence in DY1 2LW
How DY1 2LW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Russell's Hall
- Council
- Dudley
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,458 (2024)
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How well off DY1 2LW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY1 2LW area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment8.0
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 DY1 2LW area is broadly in line with that, at 52.4%. 17% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY1 2LW area is below that, at 25.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY1 2LW area is below that, at 27.2%. 21.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY1 2LW sits in (Russell's Hall): about 1,458 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.