Affluence in WR3 8FA
How WR3 8FA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Fernhill Heath & Ombersley
- Council
- Wychavon
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,642 (2024)
WR3 8FAWorcester
How well off WR3 8FA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR3 8FA area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Employment7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Crime10.0
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 WR3 8FA area is broadly in line with that, at 60.2%. 25.9% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR3 8FA area is above that, at 44.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR3 8FA area is above that, at 41.2%. 12.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR3 8FA sits in (Fernhill Heath & Ombersley): about 2,642 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.