Affluence in B98 9FJ
How B98 9FJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End
- Council
- Bromsgrove
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,622 (2024)
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How well off B98 9FJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B98 9FJ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 B98 9FJ area is broadly in line with that, at 52.8%. 34.6% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B98 9FJ area is above that, at 44.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B98 9FJ area is broadly in line with that, at 37.3%. 19.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B98 9FJ sits in (Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End): about 1,622 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.