Affluence in B97 6JU
How B97 6JU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Batchley & Brockhill
- Council
- Redditch
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,484 (2024)
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How well off B97 6JU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B97 6JU area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Income2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment8.0
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 B97 6JU area is broadly in line with that, at 53.8%. 16.1% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B97 6JU area is well below that, at 17.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B97 6JU area is well below that, at 19.8%. 30.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B97 6JU sits in (Batchley & Brockhill): about 1,484 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.