Affluence in B8 2RS
How B8 2RS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ward End & Bromford West
- Council
- Birmingham
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,282 (2024)
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How well off B8 2RS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B8 2RS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Crime3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 B8 2RS area is below that, at 43.8%. 14.5% are retired and 14% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B8 2RS area is well below that, at 18.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B8 2RS area is well below that, at 23.9%. 27% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B8 2RS sits in (Ward End & Bromford West): about 2,282 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.