Affluence in WV14 9LW
How WV14 9LW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Coseley
- Council
- Dudley
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,467 (2024)
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How well off WV14 9LW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV14 9LW area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 WV14 9LW area is broadly in line with that, at 53.4%. 24.1% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV14 9LW area is below that, at 24.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV14 9LW area is well below that, at 20.8%. 24.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV14 9LW sits in (West Coseley): about 1,467 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.