I think it depends on the accent. There are plenty of high status/upper class people with national (Scottish, Welsh, Irish) or London/West Country accents—even pretty thick ones. On the other hand, a heavy Northern/Midlands accent is pretty indicative of a lower class background.
I think it depends on the accent. There are plenty of high status/upper class people with national (Scottish, Welsh, Irish) or London/West Country accents—even pretty thick ones. On the other hand, a heavy Northern/Midlands accent is pretty indicative of a lower class background.