Affluence in B62 0LS
How B62 0LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Dodford, Belbroughton & Romsley
- Council
- Bromsgrove
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,331 (2024)
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How well off B62 0LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B62 0LS area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Crime7.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 B62 0LS area is broadly in line with that, at 59.1%. 25.5% are retired and 7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B62 0LS area is well above that, at 47.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B62 0LS area is above that, at 45.9%. 14.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B62 0LS sits in (Dodford, Belbroughton & Romsley): about 1,331 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.