Affluence in B15 1EJ
How B15 1EJ 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)
B15 1EJBirmingham
How well off B15 1EJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B15 1EJ 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 B15 1EJ 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 B15 1EJ area is well below that, at 18.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B15 1EJ 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 B15 1EJ 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.