Affluence in B42 1HS
How B42 1HS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Perry Beeches West
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,413 (2024)
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How well off B42 1HS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B42 1HS area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 B42 1HS area is broadly in line with that, at 52.6%. 19.5% are retired and 8.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B42 1HS area is below that, at 29.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B42 1HS area is below that, at 29.2%. 22.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B42 1HS sits in (Perry Beeches West): about 1,413 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.