Affluence in B1 2HT
How B1 2HT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Five Ways North
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,203 (2024)
B1 2HTBirmingham
How well off B1 2HT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B1 2HT area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Living environment2.0
- Employment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 2HT area is well below that, at 31.3%. 5.8% are retired and 39.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B1 2HT area is well below that, at 18.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B1 2HT area is above that, at 38.3%. 12.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B1 2HT sits in (Five Ways North): about 3,203 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.