Affluence in B66 4RS
How B66 4RS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Smethwick South East
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,462 (2024)
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How well off B66 4RS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B66 4RS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Crime2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
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 4RS area is below that, at 47%. 6.9% are retired and 13.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B66 4RS area is less than half that, at 14.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B66 4RS area is well below that, at 23.7%. 33.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B66 4RS sits in (Smethwick South East): about 2,462 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.