Affluence in B74 4SQ
How B74 4SQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Four Oaks
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,022 (2024)
B74 4SQSutton Coldfield
How well off B74 4SQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B74 4SQ area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth 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 disability8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 4SQ area is broadly in line with that, at 55.6%. 29.1% are retired and 6.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B74 4SQ area is above that, at 45.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B74 4SQ area is above that, at 43.6%. 12.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B74 4SQ sits in (Four Oaks): about 2,022 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.