Affluence in B78 2BU
How B78 2BU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Kingsbury & Curdworth
- Council
- North Warwickshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,599 (2024)
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How well off B78 2BU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B78 2BU area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Crime7.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 B78 2BU area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 28.9% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B78 2BU area is above that, at 37.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B78 2BU area is broadly in line with that, at 30.7%. 20.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B78 2BU sits in (Kingsbury & Curdworth): about 1,599 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.