Affluence in WS4 2LA
How WS4 2LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walsall North East
- Council
- Walsall
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,754 (2024)
WS4 2LAWalsall
How well off WS4 2LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS4 2LA area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Crime1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 WS4 2LA area is below that, at 45.7%. 21.3% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS4 2LA area is well below that, at 22.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS4 2LA area is below that, at 24.8%. 27.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS4 2LA sits in (Walsall North East): about 1,754 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.