Affluence in WS15 1PH
How WS15 1PH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rugeley South & Brereton
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,521 (2024)
WS15 1PHRugeley
How well off WS15 1PH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS15 1PH 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
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 1PH area is broadly in line with that, at 52.2%. 35.7% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS15 1PH area is below that, at 27.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS15 1PH area is well below that, at 22.7%. 24.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS15 1PH sits in (Rugeley South & Brereton): about 1,521 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.