Affluence in WS6 6AX
How WS6 6AX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Featherstone East & Essington
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,837 (2024)
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How well off WS6 6AX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS6 6AX area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Crime7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
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 WS6 6AX area is broadly in line with that, at 54%. 30.8% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS6 6AX area is broadly in line with that, at 29.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS6 6AX area is below that, at 24.8%. 27.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS6 6AX sits in (Featherstone East & Essington): about 1,837 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.