B18 4EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashover Grove, 0.4km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4EU is 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 30% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.7% year-on-year. 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 4EU are sourced from Output Area E00047402 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHOVER GROVE, B18 4EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHOVER GROVE, B18 4EU.
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£ 33,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4EU 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
Cultural diversity defines B18 4EU — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4EU. The average age is 29.8. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 148,750
2 sales · Mean £ 148,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4EU is above average at 109 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 Edmund's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- D & B Wines0.3 km
- General Stores0.3 km
- M K Foodstore0.8 km
- Authentic Jamaican Food Store0.3 km
- Bismillah Meat & Poultry0.4 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BRRGRR Birmingham0.6 km
- Midland Sailing Club0.7 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Netty's Carribean & English0.9 km
- Lick Your Fingers0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Cape Hill Chippy1.0 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Stars Nation Church0.7 km
- Alton Takeaway0.2 km
- Cantonese Express0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Old Windmill0.6 km
- Caribbean Delight0.5 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
- Amir Supermarket0.0 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.4 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.8 km
- Smethwick2.0 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B184EU · Data under Open Government Licence