Affluence in WR2 6BW
How WR2 6BW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Henwick
- Council
- Worcester
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,183 (2024)
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How well off WR2 6BW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR2 6BW 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 environment5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- 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 WR2 6BW area is below that, at 41.7%. 20% are retired and 32.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR2 6BW area is below that, at 26.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR2 6BW area is broadly in line with that, at 30.3%. 11.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR2 6BW sits in (Henwick): about 1,183 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.