Affluence in B29 7QG
How B29 7QG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Stirchley North & Selly Park
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,550 (2024)
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How well off B29 7QG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B29 7QG area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- 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 7QG area is broadly in line with that, at 52%. 10% are retired and 18.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B29 7QG area is broadly in line with that, at 32.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B29 7QG area is above that, at 47%. 14.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B29 7QG sits in (Stirchley North & Selly Park): about 1,550 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.