Affluence in WV10 7AN
How WV10 7AN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Featherstone East & Essington
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,762 (2024)
WV10 7ANWolverhampton
How well off WV10 7AN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV10 7AN area averages decile 2.0 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
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- 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 WV10 7AN area is broadly in line with that, at 51.3%. 20.6% are retired and 5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV10 7AN area is well below that, at 21.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV10 7AN area is well below that, at 17%. 29.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV10 7AN sits in (Featherstone East & Essington): about 1,762 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.