Affluence in WS5 4BY
How WS5 4BY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Yew Tree & Tamebridge
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,161 (2024)
WS5 4BYWalsall
How well off WS5 4BY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS5 4BY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Income2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment6.0
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 WS5 4BY area is broadly in line with that, at 55.2%. 11.6% are retired and 9.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS5 4BY area is well below that, at 21.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS5 4BY area is below that, at 25.9%. 21.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS5 4BY sits in (Yew Tree & Tamebridge): about 2,161 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.