Affluence in B73 6ST
How B73 6ST ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Oscott
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,448 (2024)
B73 6STSutton Coldfield
How well off B73 6ST is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B73 6ST area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Crime8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 6ST area is broadly in line with that, at 51.3%. 32.7% are retired and 7.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B73 6ST area is above that, at 43%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B73 6ST area is above that, at 41.7%. 15.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B73 6ST sits in (New Oscott): about 1,448 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.