Affluence in B91 2NE
How B91 2NE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lode Heath
- Council
- Solihull
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,056 (2024)
B91 2NESolihull
How well off B91 2NE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B91 2NE area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Crime6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 B91 2NE area is broadly in line with that, at 57.4%. 22% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B91 2NE area is above that, at 40.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B91 2NE area is above that, at 42.8%. 16% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B91 2NE sits in (Lode Heath): about 2,056 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.