Affluence in SY7 8PL
How SY7 8PL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Clun & Bucknell
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,265 (2024)
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How well off SY7 8PL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SY7 8PL area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Crime9.0
- 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 SY7 8PL area is broadly in line with that, at 53%. 36.5% are retired and 3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SY7 8PL area is broadly in line with that, at 34.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SY7 8PL area is broadly in line with that, at 37.8%. 18.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SY7 8PL sits in (Clun & Bucknell): about 2,265 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.