B21 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Paddington 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 0AR 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 — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00047405 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PADDINGTON ROAD, B21 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDINGTON ROAD, B21 0AR.
469
30
£ 35,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0AR 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 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0AR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,000
9 sales · Mean £ 117,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B21 0AR has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Holyhead School
Sandwell Academy
Hamilton School
St John Wall Catholic School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Clarence News0.4 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.9 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.4 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.7 km
- Holyhead News0.5 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Soho Community Hall0.9 km
- Kurdish Community Centre0.8 km
- Sikh Temple0.8 km
- Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.7 km
- The Latin Cafe0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.8 km
- Chick King Fish Bar0.1 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann0.8 km
- Chip N Whale0.4 km
- Fast 1 Pizza0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.6 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.6 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B210AR · Data under Open Government Licence