B18 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Winson Green in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
The people who live in B18 4AS are typical of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 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 B18 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00175650 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B18 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B18 4AS.
801
42
£ 33,200 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4AS 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
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in B18 4AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-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 B18 4AS. The average age is 41.9. 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 B18 4AS is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Foundry
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Benson Community School
Oasis Academy Boulton
James Watt Primary School
City Road Primary School
Barford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Soho Tavern0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Soho Foundary Tavern0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Likkle Pot1.0 km
- Birmingham Community Childrens Centr0.7 km
- Scales Restaurant0.8 km
- Very Vegetarian Cakes0.9 km
- Hockley Brook Bar and Restaurant1.0 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Piri Fino0.7 km
- Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway0.5 km
- Pon Di Grill0.6 km
- Brook Fish Bar1.0 km
- Shankar Sweet Centre1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Fmr Pharmacy0.9 km
- Nineveh Mini Mart1.0 km
- African Caribbean Grocery0.7 km
- Moses Butchers0.7 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.8 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.6 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Amir Supermarket0.7 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
- Smethwick2.0 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B184AS · Data under Open Government Licence