Affluence in WV16 6HS
How WV16 6HS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Highley & Ditton Priors
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,019 (2024)
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How well off WV16 6HS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV16 6HS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Employment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability5.0
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 WV16 6HS area is broadly in line with that, at 50.6%. 27.6% are retired and 3.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV16 6HS area is well below that, at 21.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV16 6HS area is well below that, at 21.9%. 27.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV16 6HS sits in (Highley & Ditton Priors): about 2,019 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.