Affluence in B26 2SX
How B26 2SX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sheldon North
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,764 (2024)
B26 2SXBirmingham
How well off B26 2SX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B26 2SX 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
- Education and skills2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment4.0
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 B26 2SX area is below that, at 49.1%. 11.3% are retired and 8.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B26 2SX area is less than half that, at 13.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B26 2SX area is well below that, at 19%. 31.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B26 2SX sits in (Sheldon North): about 1,764 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.