Affluence in WV6 0BZ
How WV6 0BZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Park
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,498 (2024)
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How well off WV6 0BZ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV6 0BZ area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Education and skills6.0
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 WV6 0BZ area is broadly in line with that, at 50.8%. 20.3% are retired and 8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV6 0BZ area is broadly in line with that, at 30%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV6 0BZ area is above that, at 39.9%. 21.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV6 0BZ sits in (West Park): about 1,498 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.