Affluence in WR8 9AY
How WR8 9AY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bredon, Ashton & Eckington
- Council
- Wychavon
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,561 (2024)
WR8 9AYWorcester
How well off WR8 9AY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR8 9AY area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment2.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
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 WR8 9AY area is broadly in line with that, at 53.1%. 31.9% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR8 9AY area is above that, at 42.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR8 9AY area is above that, at 40%. 15.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR8 9AY sits in (Bredon, Ashton & Eckington): about 1,561 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.