Affluence in WV7 3NF
How WV7 3NF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Cosford & Albrighton
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,810 (2024)
WV7 3NFWolverhampton
How well off WV7 3NF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV7 3NF area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Crime10.0
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 3NF area is above that, at 69.5%. 5.1% are retired and 18% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV7 3NF area is above that, at 41.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV7 3NF area is below that, at 29.5%. 6.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV7 3NF sits in (Cosford & Albrighton): about 2,810 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.