Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B21 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B21 0BE.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B21 0BE 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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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B21 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B21 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0BE 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00047407 (shared with 5 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 B21 0BE. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.9%
Asian / British Asian60.5%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around B21 0BE is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences258
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft25
Public order25

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils0.2 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils0.3 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.4 km
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Hamilton School

Outstanding120 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils1.0 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • M and A Minimarket0.1 km
  • Frykas0.8 km
  • Hoang Yen Supermarket0.5 km
  • Huong Que Supermarket0.8 km
  • Lalish Mini Market0.1 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Bamo Traditional Nann0.5 km
  • Chip N Whale0.1 km
  • Fast 1 Pizza0.6 km
  • Garmyan0.2 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • The Latin Cafe0.8 km
  • Bobby's Punjabi Food Corner0.8 km
  • La'Tataie1.0 km
  • Pho Viet 370.5 km
  • The Midlands Buddhist Association0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • 5 Star Supermarket1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • One Stop Supermarket1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Flat Above0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.8 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
  • Smethwick2.0 km