B10 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cooksey Road, 0.4km 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 0BY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £43k, 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00047447 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKSEY ROAD, B10 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKSEY ROAD, B10 0BY.
540
34
£ 27,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B10 0BY 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
B10 0BY has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BY. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 59,750
8 sales · Mean £ 56,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B10 0BY is moderate at 73 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
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Conway Primary School
Regents Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Al-Uruba Cafe0.5 km
- Gold Fried Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
- Pastry House0.5 km
- Fenous0.9 km
- Namak Mandi0.5 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Chung Shing0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Flora Catering0.7 km
- Junaids1.0 km
- Shawarma Wala0.8 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd1.0 km
- Honeybee Distribution Limited0.9 km
- H Y H Butchers and Grocers0.4 km
- Kacha Bazar Ltd0.4 km
- Kwik Valet Solutions0.2 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- George & Dragon0.8 km
- Snooker Club 1470.7 km
- Bordesley Labour Club0.4 km
- The Marlborough0.4 km
- Akkommodate Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Khan Supermarket0.6 km
- Taza Food Limited0.4 km
- molassesdirect0.8 km
- Main Retail And Warehouse1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Birmingham Hotel Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Small Heath0.4 km
- Bordesley1.3 km
- Adderley Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Small Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B100BY · Data under Open Government Licence