Affluence in DY4 9LY
How DY4 9LY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Princes End & Willingsworth
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,974 (2024)
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How well off DY4 9LY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY4 9LY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth 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
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment7.0
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 DY4 9LY area is broadly in line with that, at 54.8%. 10.8% are retired and 6.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY4 9LY area is less than half that, at 15.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY4 9LY area is well below that, at 21%. 28.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY4 9LY sits in (Princes End & Willingsworth): about 1,974 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.