Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HEATH GREEN ROAD, B18 4EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH GREEN ROAD, B18 4EZ.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

B18 4EZ 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. Property prices are trending up 70.7% year-on-year.

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

B18 4EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heath Green Road, 0.5km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4EZ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 70.7% 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 4EZ are sourced from Output Area E00047401 (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 4EZ. 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

White / British7.5%
Asian / British Asian65.2%
Black / African / Caribbean19.8%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 118,000

2 sales · Mean £ 118,000

Semi-Detached

£ 100,250

2 sales · Mean £ 100,250

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

Crime around B18 4EZ is above average at 104 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 offences351
Other crime73
Vehicle crime67
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.1 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils0.7 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.8 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

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

Good390 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.4 km
  • Devonshire Arms1.0 km
  • Old Windmill0.6 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Tariq Sweet Centre1.0 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.3 km
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.3 km
  • C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway1.0 km
  • Cape Hill Chippy0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.3 km
  • International Supermarket0.2 km
  • mr snacks limited0.1 km
  • + 39 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Boaters Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.4 km
  • Sunset Grill House0.3 km
  • Cafe Shop0.2 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.1 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.3 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.9 km
  • Smethwick1.9 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km