Affluence in WR5 1NW
How WR5 1NW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood
- Council
- Worcester
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,979 (2024)
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How well off WR5 1NW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR5 1NW area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Employment2.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment9.0
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 WR5 1NW area is broadly in line with that, at 53.2%. 15% are retired and 8.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR5 1NW area is well below that, at 17.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR5 1NW area is well below that, at 20.7%. 29% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR5 1NW sits in (Ronkswood & Nunnery Wood): about 1,979 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.