Affluence in WS12 1LL
How WS12 1LL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hednesford South & Heath Hayes
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,730 (2024)
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How well off WS12 1LL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS12 1LL area averages decile 9.0 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.
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 WS12 1LL area is broadly in line with that, at 58.6%. 27.3% are retired and 3.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS12 1LL area is broadly in line with that, at 32.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS12 1LL area is below that, at 24.7%. 19.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS12 1LL sits in (Hednesford South & Heath Hayes): about 1,730 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.