Affluence in B29 7JH
How B29 7JH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Edgbaston South & University
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,854 (2024)
B29 7JHBirmingham
How well off B29 7JH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B29 7JH area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Employment5.0
- Income6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Education and skills8.0
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 7JH area is below that, at 43.9%. 12.6% are retired and 27.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B29 7JH area is above that, at 38.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B29 7JH area is well above that, at 54.2%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B29 7JH sits in (Edgbaston South & University): about 1,854 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.