Affluence in B47 6AF
How B47 6AF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wythall & Gay Hill
- Council
- Bromsgrove
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,947 (2024)
B47 6AFBirmingham
How well off B47 6AF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B47 6AF area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 B47 6AF area is above that, at 63.8%. 23.2% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B47 6AF area is well above that, at 46.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B47 6AF area is above that, at 39.9%. 11.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B47 6AF sits in (Wythall & Gay Hill): about 1,947 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.