Affluence in DY8 4NP
How DY8 4NP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wollaston
- Council
- Dudley
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,321 (2024)
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How well off DY8 4NP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY8 4NP area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- 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 DY8 4NP area is broadly in line with that, at 53.6%. 35.9% are retired and 3.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY8 4NP area is above that, at 41.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY8 4NP area is broadly in line with that, at 34.8%. 16.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY8 4NP sits in (Wollaston): about 1,321 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.