Affluence in DY3 1RX
How DY3 1RX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sedgley East
- Council
- Dudley
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,441 (2024)
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How well off DY3 1RX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY3 1RX area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime2.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 DY3 1RX area is broadly in line with that, at 52.2%. 27% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY3 1RX area is broadly in line with that, at 32.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY3 1RX area is below that, at 26.2%. 23.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY3 1RX sits in (Sedgley East): about 1,441 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.