Affluence in WS12 2AW
How WS12 2AW 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
- 2,229 (2024)
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How well off WS12 2AW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS12 2AW area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Crime10.0
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 2AW area is above that, at 67.1%. 18.2% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS12 2AW area is broadly in line with that, at 34.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS12 2AW area is below that, at 26.9%. 15% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS12 2AW sits in (Hednesford South & Heath Hayes): about 2,229 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.