Affluence in DY12 1DB
How DY12 1DB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bewdley East & Upper Arley
- Council
- Wyre Forest
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,361 (2024)
DY12 1DBBewdley
How well off DY12 1DB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY12 1DB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 DY12 1DB area is broadly in line with that, at 51%. 36.8% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY12 1DB area is above that, at 44.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY12 1DB area is above that, at 38.5%. 14.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY12 1DB sits in (Bewdley East & Upper Arley): about 1,361 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.