Affluence in B36 0SW
How B36 0SW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Smith's Wood North
- Council
- Solihull
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,388 (2024)
B36 0SWBirmingham
How well off B36 0SW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B36 0SW area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Living environment7.0
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 B36 0SW area is below that, at 48.2%. 15.3% are retired and 8.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B36 0SW area is less than half that, at 16.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B36 0SW area is well below that, at 18.9%. 26.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B36 0SW sits in (Smith's Wood North): about 1,388 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.