Affluence in WV8 1HY
How WV8 1HY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bilbrook
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,250 (2024)
WV8 1HYWolverhampton
How well off WV8 1HY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV8 1HY area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Income3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 WV8 1HY area is below that, at 49.5%. 23.6% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV8 1HY area is below that, at 26.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV8 1HY area is below that, at 24.9%. 19.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV8 1HY sits in (Bilbrook): about 1,250 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.