Affluence in DY9 0BA
How DY9 0BA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Dodford, Belbroughton & Romsley
- Council
- Bromsgrove
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,650 (2024)
DY9 0BAStourbridge
How well off DY9 0BA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the DY9 0BA area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Health and disability10.0
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 DY9 0BA area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 28.5% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the DY9 0BA area is well above that, at 46.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the DY9 0BA area is above that, at 39.7%. 15.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood DY9 0BA sits in (Dodford, Belbroughton & Romsley): about 1,650 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.