Affluence in B34 6BY
How B34 6BY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hodge Hill
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,836 (2024)
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How well off B34 6BY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B34 6BY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is children in low-income families (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
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 B34 6BY area is broadly in line with that, at 49.9%. 18.2% are retired and 10.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B34 6BY area is well below that, at 20.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B34 6BY area is below that, at 27%. 24.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B34 6BY sits in (Hodge Hill): about 1,836 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.