Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B18 postcode area.

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Population

16,882

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,875 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, B18 is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.

home £203,083 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B18 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 434 active and 467 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B18 (51%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (17%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes B18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B18 are around £203k, up 20.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B18 at 677 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 33, B18 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.6%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean30.1%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4609
Other theft1285
Vehicle crime1034
Public order777
Anti-social behaviour697

school Local Schools

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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils
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Benson Community School

Good428 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils
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Brookfields Primary School

Inadequate323 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • M K Foodstore
  • Nisa Local
  • Super Shop
  • W R V S
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Black Eagle
  • Devonshire Arms
  • Jewellers Arms
  • Lord Clifden
  • Old Windmill
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Good Overall Delight Ltd
  • The New Bingley Hall
  • The Rolling Mill
  • 24 Carat Bistro
  • Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen
  • + 53 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • HOUSE OF KHOLOUD
  • All Greek Street Food
  • Alton Takeaway
  • Arches Sandwich Bar
  • Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd
  • Amir Supermarket
  • Fresh Halal (within Tesco)
  • Kurdistan Supermarket
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh
  • + 2 more