Affluence in DY12 2JA
How DY12 2JA 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
- 1,460 (2024)
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How well off DY12 2JA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY12 2JA area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Employment6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Crime10.0
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 2JA area is below that, at 46.4%. 40.3% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY12 2JA area is broadly in line with that, at 33.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY12 2JA area is below that, at 28.7%. 23.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY12 2JA sits in (Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest): about 1,460 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.