Affluence in WV8 1LS
How WV8 1LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bilbrook
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,614 (2024)
WV8 1LSWolverhampton
How well off WV8 1LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV8 1LS area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Employment6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Income7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- 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 WV8 1LS area is broadly in line with that, at 53.7%. 34.4% are retired and 3.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV8 1LS area is broadly in line with that, at 31.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV8 1LS area is below that, at 27.8%. 21.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV8 1LS sits in (Bilbrook): about 1,614 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.