Affluence in ST17 9BX
How ST17 9BX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rowley & Derrington
- Council
- Stafford
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,329 (2024)
How well off ST17 9BX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST17 9BX area averages decile 10.0 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
- Crime7.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 ST17 9BX area is broadly in line with that, at 57.8%. 29.8% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST17 9BX area is above that, at 46.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST17 9BX area is above that, at 47.2%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST17 9BX sits in (Rowley & Derrington): about 1,329 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.