Affluence in WV8 1RG
How WV8 1RG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Cosford & Albrighton
- Council
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,119 (2024)
WV8 1RGWolverhampton
How well off WV8 1RG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV8 1RG area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 1RG area is below that, at 46.6%. 42.7% are retired and 3.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV8 1RG area is above that, at 44.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV8 1RG area is broadly in line with that, at 37.5%. 15.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV8 1RG sits in (Cosford & Albrighton): about 2,119 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.