Affluence in WV3 9NQ
How WV3 9NQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Park
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,703 (2024)
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How well off WV3 9NQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV3 9NQ 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
- Living environment1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 9NQ area is broadly in line with that, at 54.4%. 12.7% are retired and 7.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV3 9NQ area is below that, at 28.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV3 9NQ area is broadly in line with that, at 37%. 20.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV3 9NQ sits in (West Park): about 1,703 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.