Affluence in B15 2TQ
How B15 2TQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Metchley
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,431 (2024)
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How well off B15 2TQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B15 2TQ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Crime5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 2TQ area is well below that, at 39.5%. 14.4% are retired and 30.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B15 2TQ area is broadly in line with that, at 30.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B15 2TQ area is above that, at 47.1%. 13.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B15 2TQ sits in (Metchley): about 2,431 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.