Affluence in WV8 1NW
How WV8 1NW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bilbrook
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,687 (2024)
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How well off WV8 1NW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV8 1NW area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Crime8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- 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 WV8 1NW area is broadly in line with that, at 53.8%. 28% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV8 1NW area is broadly in line with that, at 36.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV8 1NW area is broadly in line with that, at 34%. 18.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV8 1NW sits in (Bilbrook): about 1,687 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.