B21 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wattville Road, 0.7km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0DR 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 34% 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 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00047416 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATTVILLE ROAD, B21 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATTVILLE ROAD, B21 0DR.
478
31
£ 35,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0DR 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. B21 0DR's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 34% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0DR. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,500
6 sales · Mean £ 136,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0DR is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Hamilton School
Sandwell Academy
Galton Valley Primary School
St John Wall Catholic School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Clarence News0.2 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.7 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.4 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.6 km
- Holyhead News0.4 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Soho Community Hall0.7 km
- The Latin Cafe0.6 km
- Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.9 km
- Kurdish Community Centre0.7 km
- Sikh Temple0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.6 km
- Chick King Fish Bar0.3 km
- SFC0.9 km
- Bigg Saj Takeaway1.0 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.5 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.5 km
- Smethwick1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B210DR · Data under Open Government Licence