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.
B18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B18 postcode area.
16,882
33
£ 35,875 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
Benson Community School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Foundry
Brookfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy
- M K Foodstore
- Nisa Local
- Super Shop
- W R V S
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Black Eagle
- Devonshire Arms
- Jewellers Arms
- Lord Clifden
- Old Windmill
- + 8 more
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
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- HOUSE OF KHOLOUD
- All Greek Street Food
- Alton Takeaway
- Arches Sandwich Bar
- Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd
- Amir Supermarket
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)
- Kurdistan Supermarket
- Lidl Uk Gmbh
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: B18 · Data under Open Government Licence