Affluence in B29 7JX
How B29 7JX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Edgbaston South & University
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,517 (2024)
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How well off B29 7JX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B29 7JX area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 7JX area is less than half that, at 21.9%. 6% are retired and 67.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B29 7JX area is well below that, at 20.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B29 7JX area is broadly in line with that, at 36.7%. 5.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B29 7JX sits in (Edgbaston South & University): about 2,517 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.