Affluence in B15 2AG
How B15 2AG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Edgbaston South & University
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,517 (2024)
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How well off B15 2AG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B15 2AG area averages decile 10.0 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
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 2AG area is less than half that, at 21.9%. 6% are retired and 67.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B15 2AG area is well below that, at 20.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B15 2AG area is broadly in line with that, at 36.7%. 5.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B15 2AG sits in (Edgbaston South & University): about 2,517 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.