Affluence in WS15 2NN
How WS15 2NN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rugeley Town
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,319 (2024)
WS15 2NNRugeley
How well off WS15 2NN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS15 2NN area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- 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 2NN area is broadly in line with that, at 52.3%. 12.6% 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 2NN area is less than half that, at 11.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS15 2NN area is less than half that, at 10.9%. 33.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS15 2NN sits in (Rugeley Town): about 1,319 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.