B21 0ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodland Road, 0.7km from Soho in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0ET 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, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 26% 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 17% — 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. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 50.9% 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 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00047426 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND ROAD, B21 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND ROAD, B21 0ET.
394
31
£ 35,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0ET 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 0ET has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 50.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0ET. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 145,000
15 sales · Mean £ 168,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0ET 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.
school Local Schools
Holyhead School
Wattville Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Hamilton School
Oasis Academy Boulton
James Watt Primary School
Rookery School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Islam Food Store1.0 km
- African Caribbean Food Store0.7 km
- Clarence News0.1 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.4 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.2 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Latin Cafe0.6 km
- Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street0.7 km
- Jashan Restaurant and Sweet Cent Ltd0.7 km
- Kurdistan Restaurant0.8 km
- Soho Community Hall0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Erbil Shawarma Kebab House0.8 km
- Pizza Company1.0 km
- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.8 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Soho Foundary Tavern0.9 km
- Cross Guns Pub1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- 5 Star Supermarket0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.8 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.6 km
- Smethwick1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B210ET · Data under Open Government Licence