Affluence in B67 5QU
How B67 5QU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bearwood & Warley Woods
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,909 (2024)
B67 5QUSmethwick
How well off B67 5QU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B67 5QU 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
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 B67 5QU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.6%. 12.7% are retired and 8.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B67 5QU area is below that, at 25%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B67 5QU area is broadly in line with that, at 35.5%. 22.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B67 5QU sits in (Bearwood & Warley Woods): about 1,909 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.