Affluence in B74 2RT
How B74 2RT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sutton Coldfield North & Park
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,529 (2024)
B74 2RTSutton Coldfield
How well off B74 2RT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B74 2RT area averages decile 8.0 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
- Employment6.0
- Income7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Crime8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Education and skills9.0
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 B74 2RT area is broadly in line with that, at 54.8%. 23.8% are retired and 7.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B74 2RT area is well above that, at 48.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B74 2RT area is well above that, at 49.1%. 11.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B74 2RT sits in (Sutton Coldfield North & Park): about 1,529 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.