Affluence in B15 3LX
How B15 3LX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Edgbaston North
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,144 (2024)
B15 3LXBirmingham
How well off B15 3LX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B15 3LX 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
- Health and disability7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 3LX area is broadly in line with that, at 61.5%. 17.8% are retired and 11.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B15 3LX area is well above that, at 56.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B15 3LX area is well above that, at 67.2%. 7.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B15 3LX sits in (Edgbaston North): about 1,144 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.