Affluence in WR9 8AD
How WR9 8AD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Droitwich Spa South
- Council
- Wychavon
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,671 (2024)
WR9 8ADDroitwich
How well off WR9 8AD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WR9 8AD area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 WR9 8AD area is broadly in line with that, at 55.2%. 34.8% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WR9 8AD area is well above that, at 49.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WR9 8AD area is above that, at 43.6%. 10% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WR9 8AD sits in (Droitwich Spa South): about 1,671 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.