Affluence in WR15 8PY
How WR15 8PY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham
- Council
- Herefordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,277 (2024)
WR15 8PYTenbury Wells
How well off WR15 8PY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR15 8PY 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
- Income6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Employment7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime9.0
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 WR15 8PY area is broadly in line with that, at 56.6%. 28.8% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR15 8PY area is above that, at 37.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR15 8PY area is above that, at 38%. 13.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR15 8PY sits in (Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham): about 1,277 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.