Affluence in B23 6GE
How B23 6GE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Gravelly Hill & South Erdington
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,246 (2024)
B23 6GEBirmingham
How well off B23 6GE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B23 6GE area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment5.0
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 6GE area is broadly in line with that, at 58.6%. 5.3% are retired and 8.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B23 6GE area is below that, at 27.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B23 6GE area is broadly in line with that, at 36.6%. 21.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B23 6GE sits in (Gravelly Hill & South Erdington): about 1,246 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.