Affluence in WV12 5FQ
How WV12 5FQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ashmore
- Council
- Walsall
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,493 (2024)
WV12 5FQWillenhall
How well off WV12 5FQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV12 5FQ area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
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 WV12 5FQ area is broadly in line with that, at 57.9%. 28.1% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV12 5FQ area is broadly in line with that, at 32.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV12 5FQ area is below that, at 27.9%. 21.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV12 5FQ sits in (Ashmore): about 1,493 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.