Affluence in WV7 3LJ
How WV7 3LJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Cosford & Albrighton
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,614 (2024)
WV7 3LJWolverhampton
How well off WV7 3LJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV7 3LJ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Employment6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Crime9.0
- Living environment9.0
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 WV7 3LJ area is broadly in line with that, at 55.7%. 23.8% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV7 3LJ area is broadly in line with that, at 33.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV7 3LJ area is below that, at 27.8%. 18.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV7 3LJ sits in (Cosford & Albrighton): about 1,614 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.