Affluence in B73 5EH
How B73 5EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Oscott
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,525 (2024)
B73 5EHSutton Coldfield
How well off B73 5EH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B73 5EH area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Crime5.0
- Employment6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- 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 B73 5EH area is broadly in line with that, at 59.6%. 23.9% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B73 5EH area is well above that, at 50.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B73 5EH area is above that, at 45.6%. 14.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B73 5EH sits in (New Oscott): about 1,525 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.