Affluence in WS10 8TZ
How WS10 8TZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Darlaston West
- Council
- Walsall
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,881 (2024)
WS10 8TZWednesbury
How well off WS10 8TZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS10 8TZ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 WS10 8TZ area is broadly in line with that, at 50.9%. 15.1% are retired and 8.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS10 8TZ area is less than half that, at 13.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS10 8TZ area is well below that, at 19.1%. 27.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS10 8TZ sits in (Darlaston West): about 1,881 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.