Affluence in B72 1HT
How B72 1HT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wylde Green
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,578 (2024)
B72 1HTSutton Coldfield
How well off B72 1HT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B72 1HT area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
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 1HT area is below that, at 49%. 35.6% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B72 1HT area is above that, at 44.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B72 1HT area is above that, at 42.6%. 19.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B72 1HT sits in (Wylde Green): about 1,578 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.