Affluence in B29 6TF
How B29 6TF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Metchley
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,531 (2024)
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How well off B29 6TF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B29 6TF area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Education and skills6.0
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 6TF area is well below that, at 35.8%. 11.5% are retired and 34.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B29 6TF area is below that, at 26.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B29 6TF area is above that, at 45.5%. 16.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B29 6TF sits in (Metchley): about 1,531 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.