Affluence in WR5 2SQ
How WR5 2SQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Drakes Broughton & Norton
- Council
- Wychavon
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,920 (2024)
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How well off WR5 2SQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR5 2SQ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most 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
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
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 2SQ area is above that, at 65.6%. 17.6% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR5 2SQ area is above that, at 42.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR5 2SQ area is above that, at 38.8%. 12.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR5 2SQ sits in (Drakes Broughton & Norton): about 2,920 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.