Affluence in WR5 2PP
How WR5 2PP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Drakes Broughton & Norton
- Council
- Wychavon
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,672 (2024)
WR5 2PPWorcester
How well off WR5 2PP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR5 2PP area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth 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
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- 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 WR5 2PP area is above that, at 72.9%. 12.5% are retired and 7.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR5 2PP area is well above that, at 48.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR5 2PP area is above that, at 45%. 6.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR5 2PP sits in (Drakes Broughton & Norton): about 1,672 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.