Affluence in DY7
How DY7 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Population
- 19,228 (2024)
DY7Postcode district · Stourbridge
How well off DY7 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, DY7 averages decile 6.3 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.4). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.4
- Living environment4.9
- Employment6.4
- Income6.7
- Education and skills6.7
- Children in low-income families6.7
- Older people in low-income households6.9
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.4
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; DY7 is broadly in line with that, at 51.8%. 31.4% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; DY7 is above that, at 39.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; DY7 is broadly in line with that, at 33.6%. 18.7% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.