Affluence in WS15 2UN
How WS15 2UN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rugeley North & Etchinghill
- Council
- Cannock Chase
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,379 (2024)
WS15 2UNRugeley
How well off WS15 2UN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS15 2UN 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.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Income10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- 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 2UN area is broadly in line with that, at 50.8%. 36% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS15 2UN area is above that, at 37.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS15 2UN area is below that, at 29.8%. 17.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS15 2UN sits in (Rugeley North & Etchinghill): about 1,379 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.