B2 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 392 active and 468 retired postcodes.
The majority of B2 (60% of postcodes) consists of a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel. A further 14% of the district is made up of a deprived urban area with significant social housing and lower incomes. Overall, B2 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in B2 are around £220k, down 9.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B2 at 12392 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district's average age of 28 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B2 postcode area.
1,019
28
£ 37,650 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
46% of B2's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 9.5% 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
Garretts Green Nursery School
Marsh Hill Nursery School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Featherstone Nursery School
Osborne Nursery School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Gilbertstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Holland & Barrett
- Loki Wines Limited
- Post Office
- Superdrug Stores Plc
- Superdrug Stores Plc
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Britannia Hotel
- Burlington Hotel
- Premier Inn
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham
- The Briar Rose
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Bella Italia
- Manahatta
- Platform 21 ISS Food Services
- @PIZZA
- 200 Degrees Coffee Ltd
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Metro
- Poundland
- Sainsbury'S Ltd
- Simply Local Convenience Store
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fat Burgers
- Franco Manca
- Fuel Juice Bars
- Greggs
- Greggs
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Wellington
- The Windsor
- Tilt
- Tonight, Josephine
- All Bar One
- + 15 more
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Area Profile: B2 · Data under Open Government Licence