Affluence in B72 1QE
How B72 1QE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sutton Coldfield South & Central
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,253 (2024)
B72 1QESutton Coldfield
How well off B72 1QE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B72 1QE area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 1QE area is broadly in line with that, at 60.1%. 20.5% 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 1QE area is well above that, at 47.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B72 1QE area is above that, at 47%. 14% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B72 1QE sits in (Sutton Coldfield South & Central): about 2,253 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.