Affluence in B5 6LB
How B5 6LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Digbeth
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,105 (2024)
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How well off B5 6LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B5 6LB area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Employment3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
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 B5 6LB area is broadly in line with that, at 49.9%. 7.1% are retired and 16.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B5 6LB area is below that, at 27.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B5 6LB area is above that, at 40.2%. 18.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B5 6LB sits in (Digbeth): about 2,105 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.