Affluence in SY7 9RT
How SY7 9RT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Craven Arms & Broadstone
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,245 (2024)
SY7 9RTCraven Arms
How well off SY7 9RT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SY7 9RT area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment7.0
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 9RT area is broadly in line with that, at 57.5%. 17.8% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SY7 9RT area is well below that, at 17.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SY7 9RT area is well below that, at 18.6%. 24.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SY7 9RT sits in (Craven Arms & Broadstone): about 1,245 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.