B10 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Small Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East ward and the Birmingham, Hall Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B10 0BU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B10 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B10 0BU.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B10 0BU 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 48% social renting, B10 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B10 0BU. The average age is 33.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B10 0BU is moderate at 59 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
The Olive School, Small Heath
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Montgomery Primary Academy
Gracelands Nursery School
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Conway Primary School
Ark Boulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Mughal General Store0.8 km
- Twilight Pharmacy0.4 km
- Vegetropolis0.3 km
- Middle East Store0.6 km
- Kismat Food Store0.7 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Marlborough0.4 km
- Snooker Club 1470.7 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.4 km
- Akkommodate Ltd0.8 km
- Cricketers Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Dera Restaurant0.5 km
- Small Heath Surf and Talk0.4 km
- Bismillah Bakery0.7 km
- Karahi King0.7 km
- M S One Gourmet Ltd0.7 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Attock Sweet Centre0.6 km
- Burrizos0.3 km
- Pizza Boss0.7 km
- BBQ Hut0.9 km
- Chicken.Com0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- molassesdirect0.7 km
- Khan Supermarket0.6 km
- Taza Food Limited0.4 km
- Quddsi Cash & Carry-Zeher Asia LTD0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.4 km
- Bordesley1.4 km
- Tyseley1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Small Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B100BU · Data under Open Government Licence