B21 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holyhead Road, 0.8km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0AP 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k. 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 B21 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00047405 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLYHEAD ROAD, B21 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYHEAD ROAD, B21 0AP.
469
30
£ 35,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0AP 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
B21 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0AP. The average age is 30.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 114,000
3 sales · Mean £ 118,000
Semi-Detached
£ 203,000
1 sales · Mean £ 203,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0AP is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wattville Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Sandwell Academy
Holyhead School
St John Wall Catholic School
Hamilton School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Islam Food Store1.0 km
- Jay Mini Market Ltd1.0 km
- Clarence News0.6 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.6 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Latin Cafe0.9 km
- So Nice Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
- Pho Viet 370.9 km
- The Midlands Buddhist Association0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.9 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann0.9 km
- Chip N Whale0.6 km
- Fast 1 Pizza0.7 km
- Garmyan0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.6 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B210AP · Data under Open Government Licence