Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WINSON GREEN ROAD, B18 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSON GREEN ROAD, B18 4BA.

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Population

801

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B18 4BA 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 74% social renting, B18 4BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B18 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winson Green Road, 0.6km from Winson Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4BA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00175650 (shared with 29 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 B18 4BA. 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

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around B18 4BA is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences289
Other crime69
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime32

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils0.2 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Boulton

Good247 pupils0.9 km
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James Watt Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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Benson Community School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • A&A Foods0.9 km
  • Boulton Road Off License And Conveni0.9 km
  • FaB Food0.2 km
  • Wajs News0.4 km
  • Larenos0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Barford Road Members Club0.8 km
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.6 km
  • Old Windmill0.9 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Likkle Pot1.0 km
  • Tahini Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • Aunt Bexcey's Cafe0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.8 km
  • BRRGRR Birmingham0.1 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Piri Fino0.8 km
  • C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.6 km
  • Arches Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.7 km
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.7 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.8 km
  • Smethwick1.9 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.1 km