Affluence in WS1 1NW
How WS1 1NW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walsall West
- Council
- Walsall
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,954 (2024)
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How well off WS1 1NW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS1 1NW area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 WS1 1NW area is below that, at 48.6%. 8.3% are retired and 10.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS1 1NW area is well below that, at 20.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS1 1NW area is below that, at 27.1%. 27.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS1 1NW sits in (Walsall West): about 2,954 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.