B18 4DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pearl Grove, 0.5km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4DR is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £88k, 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 B18 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00047401 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEARL GROVE, B18 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARL GROVE, B18 4DR.
492
28
£ 33,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4DR 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
B18 4DR has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-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 4DR. The average age is 28.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,000
1 sales · Mean £ 88,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4DR is above average at 98 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
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
City Road Primary School
Barford Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Foundry
Cape Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- African Food Cam Shop Ltd1.0 km
- D & B Wines0.4 km
- General Stores0.4 km
- M K Foodstore0.8 km
- Blakeys Newsagents0.8 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Caribbean Delight0.4 km
- Old Windmill0.7 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Tariq Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Cape Hill Chippy0.9 km
- Alton Takeaway0.1 km
- Cantonese Express0.4 km
- City Fryer0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- BRRGRR Birmingham0.6 km
- Midland Sailing Club0.8 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Netty's Carribean & English0.8 km
- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
- Amir Supermarket0.1 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.3 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.9 km
- Smethwick1.9 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B184DR · Data under Open Government Licence