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.
BARNFORD CLOSE, B10 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNFORD CLOSE, B10 0BL.
314
35
£ 27,300 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Regents Park Community Primary School
Bordesley Village Primary School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Wyndcliffe Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School
Montgomery Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.3 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B100BL · Data under Open Government Licence