Affluence in B72 1AU
How B72 1AU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chester Road
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,616 (2024)
B72 1AUSutton Coldfield
How well off B72 1AU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B72 1AU area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Crime3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
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 B72 1AU area is broadly in line with that, at 59.6%. 23.2% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B72 1AU area is above that, at 41%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B72 1AU area is above that, at 41.7%. 16.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B72 1AU sits in (Chester Road): about 1,616 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.