Affluence in DY2 7LS
How DY2 7LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Kates Hill
- Council
- Dudley
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,750 (2024)
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How well off DY2 7LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY2 7LS 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
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 DY2 7LS area is broadly in line with that, at 52.9%. 20.5% are retired and 7.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY2 7LS area is below that, at 25.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY2 7LS area is below that, at 26.5%. 26.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY2 7LS sits in (Kates Hill): about 1,750 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.