Affluence in B23 5PX
How B23 5PX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Erdington Town
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,161 (2024)
B23 5PXBirmingham
How well off B23 5PX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B23 5PX area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment3.0
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 B23 5PX area is below that, at 44.2%. 12.3% are retired and 11.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B23 5PX area is well below that, at 18.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B23 5PX area is below that, at 25.8%. 25.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B23 5PX sits in (Erdington Town): about 2,161 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.