Affluence in B26 3YD
How B26 3YD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sheldon North
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,988 (2024)
B26 3YDBirmingham
How well off B26 3YD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B26 3YD 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
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- 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 3YD area is below that, at 43%. 14.9% are retired and 9.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B26 3YD area is less than half that, at 13.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B26 3YD area is less than half that, at 16.4%. 33.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B26 3YD sits in (Sheldon North): about 1,988 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.