Affluence in B76 1JB
How B76 1JB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Walmley
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,512 (2024)
B76 1JBSutton Coldfield
How well off B76 1JB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B76 1JB 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 disability5.0
- Living environment6.0
- Employment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- 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 B76 1JB area is broadly in line with that, at 50.5%. 36.9% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B76 1JB area is above that, at 42.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B76 1JB area is broadly in line with that, at 34.1%. 19.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B76 1JB sits in (Walmley): about 1,512 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.