Affluence in WV8 2DP
How WV8 2DP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Codsall
- Council
- South Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,262 (2024)
WV8 2DPWolverhampton
How well off WV8 2DP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WV8 2DP area averages decile 10.0 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.
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 2DP area is broadly in line with that, at 52%. 36.9% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WV8 2DP area is well above that, at 49.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WV8 2DP area is above that, at 42.7%. 12.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WV8 2DP sits in (Codsall): about 1,262 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.