B21 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarence Road, 0.9km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0EA 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 42.3% 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 B21 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00047407 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROAD, B21 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, B21 0EA.
410
31
£ 35,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0EA 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
With 36% social renting, B21 0EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 42.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0EA. 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
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
£ 118,000
8 sales · Mean £ 120,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0EA is moderate at 62 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
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Wattville Primary School
Holyhead School
Hamilton School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Sandwell Academy
St John Wall Catholic School
Rookery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Islam Food Store1.0 km
- African Caribbean Food Store0.8 km
- Jay Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
- Clarence News0.2 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.6 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- The Latin Cafe0.7 km
- So Nice Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
- Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street0.8 km
- Jashan Restaurant and Sweet Cent Ltd0.8 km
- Kurdistan Restaurant0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Big Saj0.9 km
- Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Erbil Shawarma Kebab House0.9 km
- Pizza Company0.9 km
- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- 5 Star Supermarket1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.7 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.6 km
- Smethwick1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B210EA · Data under Open Government Licence