Affluence in B71 2DA
How B71 2DA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Stone Cross & Hateley Heath
- Council
- Sandwell
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,651 (2024)
B71 2DAWest Bromwich
How well off B71 2DA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B71 2DA 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
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment7.0
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 B71 2DA area is broadly in line with that, at 50.4%. 17.9% are retired and 7.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B71 2DA area is less than half that, at 12.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B71 2DA area is less than half that, at 14.9%. 36.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B71 2DA sits in (Stone Cross & Hateley Heath): about 1,651 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.