Affluence in B42 2EF
How B42 2EF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Perry Beeches West
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,621 (2024)
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How well off B42 2EF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B42 2EF area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Crime6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 2EF area is broadly in line with that, at 56.8%. 22.3% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B42 2EF area is below that, at 29.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B42 2EF area is broadly in line with that, at 30.2%. 20.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B42 2EF sits in (Perry Beeches West): about 1,621 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.