Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B2 postcode area.

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Population

1,019

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 37,650 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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.

home £220,498 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.3%
Asian / British Asian45.9%
Black / African / Caribbean25.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting3634
Violence and sexual offences3318
Other theft1087
Public order921
Anti-social behaviour744

school Local Schools

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Garretts Green Nursery School

Outstanding73 pupils
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Marsh Hill Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils
A

Weoley Castle Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils
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Featherstone Nursery School

Good93 pupils
A

Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils
A

Edith Cadbury Nursery School

Good93 pupils
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils
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Gilbertstone Primary School

Good425 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett
  • Loki Wines Limited
  • Post Office
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel
  • Burlington Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • Staybridge Suites Birmingham
  • The Briar Rose
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • All Bar One
  • Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade
  • Be at One
  • Dirty Martini Birmingham
  • Fox and Chance
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • @PIZZA
  • 200 Degrees Coffee Ltd
  • 4023 Mediterranean Restaurant
  • Adams
  • Amantia
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Metro
  • Poundland
  • Sainsbury'S Ltd
  • Simply Local Convenience Store
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • All Greek Street Food
  • Baguette World
  • Baguette World
  • Pasty Shop
  • Pieminister
  • + 17 more