Affluence in B31 4PJ
How B31 4PJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Heath
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,488 (2024)
B31 4PJBirmingham
How well off B31 4PJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B31 4PJ area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Income6.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
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 4PJ area is broadly in line with that, at 60.7%. 24.3% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B31 4PJ area is below that, at 26.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B31 4PJ area is well below that, at 24.2%. 22% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B31 4PJ sits in (West Heath): about 1,488 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.