Affluence in WS15 1AS
How WS15 1AS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rugeley South & Brereton
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,791 (2024)
WS15 1ASRugeley
How well off WS15 1AS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS15 1AS 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
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Living environment8.0
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 WS15 1AS area is broadly in line with that, at 53.1%. 18.7% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS15 1AS area is less than half that, at 16.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS15 1AS area is less than half that, at 15.5%. 27.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS15 1AS sits in (Rugeley South & Brereton): about 1,791 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.