Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BARNFORD CLOSE, B10 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNFORD CLOSE, B10 0BL.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 27,300 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B10 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, B10 0BL 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B10 0BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Barnford Close, 0.4km from Spring Vale in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley Green ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B10 0BL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B10 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00047519 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B10 0BL. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.1%
Asian / British Asian42.0%
Black / African / Caribbean28.7%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 136,000

3 sales · Mean £ 138,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B10 0BL is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences218
Vehicle crime90
Shoplifting80
Public order67
Criminal damage and arson37

school Local Schools

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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.1 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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Wyndcliffe Primary School

Good633 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Small Heath Leadership Academy

Good1158 pupils0.8 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Montgomery Primary Academy

Good513 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Kwik Valet Solutions0.8 km
  • Rahman Butchers1.0 km
  • Small Heath Service Station0.3 km
  • The Grocer0.6 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.2 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Snooker Club 1470.3 km
  • Bordesley Labour Club0.6 km
  • BOP Kebabs1.0 km
  • Learn2Drift0.9 km
  • The Spotted Dog0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Al Rahma Cafeteria0.6 km
  • Alam Restaurant0.4 km
  • All Saints Church0.3 km
  • Antepli0.3 km
  • Bader Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Bender Burger0.8 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.3 km
  • Faraz Takeaway0.6 km
  • Gold Fried Chicken Ltd0.9 km
  • Kurd UK fried Chicken0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD1.0 km
  • W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.2 km
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.2 km
  • MB Metro0.2 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.6 km
  • Small Heath1.3 km
  • Adderley Park1.6 km