Affluence in B1 2AH
How B1 2AH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,093 (2024)
B1 2AHBirmingham
How well off B1 2AH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B1 2AH area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Crime5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
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 B1 2AH area is broadly in line with that, at 62.1%. 3.2% are retired and 22.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B1 2AH area is well above that, at 52.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B1 2AH area is more than double that, at 74.9%. 4.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B1 2AH sits in (Central): about 2,093 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.