Affluence in B23 5XE
How B23 5XE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Oscott
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,395 (2024)
B23 5XEBirmingham
How well off B23 5XE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B23 5XE area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is children in low-income families (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Crime7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 5XE area is broadly in line with that, at 49.7%. 29.7% are retired and 8.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B23 5XE area is broadly in line with that, at 35.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B23 5XE area is broadly in line with that, at 37.3%. 19.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B23 5XE sits in (New Oscott): about 1,395 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.