Affluence in B43 7AU
How B43 7AU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Great Barr
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,934 (2024)
B43 7AUBirmingham
How well off B43 7AU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B43 7AU area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
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 B43 7AU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 25.4% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B43 7AU area is broadly in line with that, at 33.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B43 7AU area is broadly in line with that, at 32.3%. 19.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B43 7AU sits in (Great Barr): about 1,934 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.