Affluence in B73
How B73 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Population
- 35,547 (2024)
B73Postcode district · Sutton Coldfield
How well off B73 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, B73 averages decile 7.2 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability5.9
- Crime6.5
- Older people in low-income households6.8
- Employment6.9
- Income7.2
- Children in low-income families7.5
- Education and skills8.5
- Barriers to housing and services8.8
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; B73 is broadly in line with that, at 55.4%. 26.8% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; B73 is above that, at 44.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; B73 is above that, at 42.7%. 15.2% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.