Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0AA.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B24 0AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B24 0AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £511k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £511k.

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

B24 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orphanage Road, 0.5km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

For families considering a move, B24 0AA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £511k. 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 B24 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00045734 (shared with 11 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 B24 0AA. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian35.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

7 sales · Mean £ 455,000

Semi-Detached

£ 352,000

4 sales · Mean £ 344,750

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

Crime around B24 0AA is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences169
Shoplifting64
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.2 km
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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils0.4 km
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils0.7 km
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Osborne Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils0.7 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.9 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • VPS Supermarket & Life Style Express0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett Ltd0.8 km
  • M S Fruits0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Charlie Hall Public House0.9 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • The Yenton0.5 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.8 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Jahed Tandoori0.7 km
  • Juboraj0.6 km
  • The Window Box0.7 km
  • AS Cafe and Diner0.7 km
  • Burger Boi0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Balti Hut0.6 km
  • Gravelly Chippy0.8 km
  • HongKong House0.8 km
  • Mayflower0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington0.7 km
  • Chester Road0.7 km
  • Wylde Green1.8 km