Affluence in WV3 9DG
How WV3 9DG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Compton & Merryhill North
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,488 (2024)
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How well off WV3 9DG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV3 9DG area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 WV3 9DG area is below that, at 46.4%. 37.9% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV3 9DG area is above that, at 41.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV3 9DG area is above that, at 38%. 18.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV3 9DG sits in (Compton & Merryhill North): about 1,488 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.