Affluence in B70 6LE
How B70 6LE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,052 (2024)
B70 6LEWest Bromwich
How well off B70 6LE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B70 6LE 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
- Crime1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
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 B70 6LE area is below that, at 42.6%. 15.7% are retired and 9.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B70 6LE area is less than half that, at 11.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B70 6LE area is well below that, at 19.4%. 37.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B70 6LE sits in (West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park): about 2,052 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.