Affluence in WV11 2DN
How WV11 2DN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Featherstone East & Essington
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,558 (2024)
WV11 2DNWolverhampton
How well off WV11 2DN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV11 2DN area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Living environment7.0
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 WV11 2DN area is broadly in line with that, at 51.1%. 25.8% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV11 2DN area is below that, at 24.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV11 2DN area is well below that, at 21.4%. 25.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV11 2DN sits in (Featherstone East & Essington): about 1,558 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.