Affluence in B72 1LB
How B72 1LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sutton Coldfield South & Central
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,779 (2024)
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How well off B72 1LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B72 1LB area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most 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 disability4.0
- Employment7.0
- Income8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- 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 1LB area is broadly in line with that, at 54.3%. 25.9% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B72 1LB area is well above that, at 50.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B72 1LB area is well above that, at 48.6%. 12.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B72 1LB sits in (Sutton Coldfield South & Central): about 1,779 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.