Affluence in B66 2BG
How B66 2BG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Smethwick East
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,582 (2024)
B66 2BGSmethwick
How well off B66 2BG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B66 2BG area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment5.0
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 B66 2BG area is below that, at 42.1%. 4.1% are retired and 20.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B66 2BG area is less than half that, at 14.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B66 2BG area is below that, at 28.2%. 28.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B66 2BG sits in (Smethwick East): about 1,582 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.