Affluence in B17 0SN
How B17 0SN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Metchley
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,662 (2024)
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How well off B17 0SN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B17 0SN area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for 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
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Employment4.0
- Crime4.0
- Income5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 B17 0SN area is broadly in line with that, at 50.3%. 21.8% are retired and 12.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B17 0SN area is above that, at 42.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B17 0SN area is well above that, at 51.7%. 16% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B17 0SN sits in (Metchley): about 1,662 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.