Affluence in DY12 2AR
How DY12 2AR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest
- Council
- Wyre Forest
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,575 (2024)
DY12 2ARBewdley
How well off DY12 2AR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY12 2AR area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
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 2AR area is broadly in line with that, at 51.5%. 34.8% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY12 2AR area is above that, at 39.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY12 2AR area is broadly in line with that, at 36.2%. 18.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY12 2AR sits in (Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest): about 1,575 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.