Affluence in ST21 6HY
How ST21 6HY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Eccleshall & Yarnfield
- Council
- Stafford
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,809 (2024)
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How well off ST21 6HY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST21 6HY area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 ST21 6HY area is broadly in line with that, at 59.8%. 30.8% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST21 6HY area is above that, at 43.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST21 6HY area is above that, at 39.8%. 13.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST21 6HY sits in (Eccleshall & Yarnfield): about 1,809 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.