Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CANNING GARDENS, B18 4DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNING GARDENS, B18 4DZ.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British19.5%
Asian / British Asian47.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.8%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences323
Other crime71
Vehicle crime63
Public order42
Shoplifting41

school Local Schools

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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.0 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.9 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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