Affluence in B72 1EB
How B72 1EB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wylde Green
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,587 (2024)
B72 1EBSutton Coldfield
How well off B72 1EB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B72 1EB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 1EB area is broadly in line with that, at 54.6%. 29.3% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B72 1EB area is well above that, at 51.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B72 1EB area is well above that, at 49.4%. 11.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B72 1EB sits in (Wylde Green): about 1,587 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.