Affluence in B29 6TB
How B29 6TB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- California
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,560 (2024)
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How well off B29 6TB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B29 6TB area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Income4.0
- Crime4.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Living environment6.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 B29 6TB area is broadly in line with that, at 54.4%. 22.7% are retired and 7.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B29 6TB area is above that, at 42.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B29 6TB area is above that, at 46.5%. 17.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B29 6TB sits in (California): about 1,560 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.