Affluence in B74 2UW
How B74 2UW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Four Oaks
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,714 (2024)
B74 2UWSutton Coldfield
How well off B74 2UW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B74 2UW 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
- Crime6.0
- Income7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 2UW area is below that, at 45.1%. 39.2% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B74 2UW area is above that, at 45.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B74 2UW area is above that, at 39.8%. 17.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B74 2UW sits in (Four Oaks): about 1,714 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.