Affluence in SY7
How SY7 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Population
- 20,574 (2024)
SY7Postcode district · Craven Arms
How well off SY7 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, SY7 averages decile 4.2 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.3). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.3
- Living environment1.7
- Children in low-income families5.1
- Education and skills5.7
- Income6.3
- Employment6.6
- Older people in low-income households7.2
- Health and disability7.9
- Crime8.7
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; SY7 is broadly in line with that, at 54.4%. 31.7% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; SY7 is broadly in line with that, at 33.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; SY7 is broadly in line with that, at 34.8%. 16.3% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.