Affluence in WV1 4PS
How WV1 4PS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Park
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,822 (2024)
WV1 4PSWolverhampton
How well off WV1 4PS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV1 4PS 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
- Health and disability1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
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 WV1 4PS area is below that, at 48.3%. 12.9% are retired and 8.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV1 4PS area is well below that, at 18.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV1 4PS area is below that, at 29.2%. 26% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV1 4PS sits in (West Park): about 1,822 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.