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Affluence in EX23 9RH

How EX23 9RH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Poundstock & Kilkhampton
Council
Cornwall
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
2,531 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off EX23 9RH is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the EX23 9RH area scores 3.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
3.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Barriers to housing and services1.0
  • Living environment1.0
  • Education and skills3.0
  • Income5.0
  • Employment5.0
  • Children in low-income families5.0
  • Older people in low-income households7.0
  • Health and disability8.0
  • Crime10.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£44,956
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
27%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

53.2% of adults in the EX23 9RH area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 30.9% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.

EX23 9RHEngland
Employee, full-time22.2%34.3%
Employee, part-time12.4%11.9%
Self-employed18.6%9.5%
Unemployed1.6%2.9%
Full-time student4.1%7.9%
Retired30.9%21.5%
Looking after home or family4.3%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled3.7%4.1%
Other2.2%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

27.1% of adults in the EX23 9RH area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.

EX23 9RHEngland
Higher managerial & professional9.2%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional17.9%19.9%
Intermediate9.3%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed24.4%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.2%5.3%
Semi-routine12.2%11.3%
Routine11.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.4%8.5%
Full-time students3.8%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

25.9% of adults in the EX23 9RH area hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 18.1% have no qualifications.

EX23 9RHEngland
Degree level or above25.9%33.9%
A level or equivalent19.6%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above15.9%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C10.8%9.7%
Apprenticeship7.1%5.3%
Other qualifications2.7%2.8%
No qualifications18.1%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around EX23 9RH (Poundstock & Kilkhampton) (about 2,531 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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