Affluence in B66 2SF
How B66 2SF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Smethwick South East
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,057 (2024)
B66 2SFSmethwick
How well off B66 2SF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B66 2SF area averages decile 2.0 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
- Crime2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment4.0
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 2SF area is below that, at 46.7%. 5.7% are retired and 16.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B66 2SF area is less than half that, at 14.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B66 2SF area is below that, at 25.9%. 29.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B66 2SF sits in (Smethwick South East): about 2,057 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.