Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B8 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

46,683

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 31,967 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

72% of B8'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 up 33.3% year-on-year.

home £312,392 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B8 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 577 active and 200 retired postcodes.

The majority of B8 (91% of postcodes) consists of a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks.

Property: Average house prices in B8 are around £312k, up 33.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B8 at 289 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 31, B8 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 B8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British10.1%
Asian / British Asian71.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6665
Vehicle crime1097
Criminal damage and arson966
Anti-social behaviour824
Public order815

school Local Schools

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Highfield Nursery School

Good179 pupils
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Washwood Heath Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils
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Shaw Hill Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils
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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils
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Ward End Primary School

Outstanding897 pupils
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Sladefield Infant School

Good357 pupils
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Thornton Primary School

Good534 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

107 nearby
  • Card Factory
  • Post Office
  • Post Office
  • Post Office
  • Post Office Counters Ltd
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Bro Buns
  • Brogrz
  • Bun and Peri
  • Burger and Sauce
  • Cafe Coffea
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Al Halal Supermarket
  • Azad Supermarket
  • Bucuresti Magazine
  • Dadyal Supermarket
  • Discount Supermarket
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ward End Hostel
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Hornet
  • Ward End Social Club
  • Washwood Heath Conservative Club
  • Barley Mow
  • Big Shot Snooker Club
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Parathawala
  • Pavlos Fish Bar
  • Peppers City Takeout
  • Pizza Bay
  • Pizza Quarter
  • + 62 more