B18 4DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canning Gardens, 0.5km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
The people who live in B18 4DZ are typical of the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4DZ are sourced from Output Area E00047394 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNING GARDENS, B18 4DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNING GARDENS, B18 4DZ.
399
33
£ 33,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
47% of B18 4DZ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4DZ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4DZ is above average at 105 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
Oasis Academy Foundry
Barford Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Cape Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Devonshire Arms0.9 km
- Old Windmill0.6 km
- Caribbean Delight0.5 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Tariq Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
- Cape Hill Chippy0.9 km
- Stars Nation Church0.9 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- D & B Wines0.4 km
- General Stores0.4 km
- M K Foodstore0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- BRRGRR Birmingham0.4 km
- Midland Sailing Club0.9 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Netty's Carribean & English0.9 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Amir Supermarket0.3 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.4 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.9 km
- Smethwick1.9 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B184DZ · Data under Open Government Licence