Affluence in B31 2LQ
How B31 2LQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Northfield Victoria Common
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,566 (2024)
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How well off B31 2LQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B31 2LQ area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Crime3.0
- Employment5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 B31 2LQ area is broadly in line with that, at 54.4%. 27.8% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B31 2LQ area is broadly in line with that, at 34.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B31 2LQ area is broadly in line with that, at 33.6%. 19.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B31 2LQ sits in (Northfield Victoria Common): about 1,566 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.