B24 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orphanage Road, 0.4km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
Day-to-day life in B24 0AB has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B24 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00045736 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0AB.
278
49
£ 46,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B24 0AB 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.
Area Character
B24 0AB is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B24 0AB. The average age is 48.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
11 sales · Mean £ 108,660
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B24 0AB has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Yenton Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Penns Primary School
Osborne Primary School
Paget Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- VPS Supermarket & Life Style Express0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Sports Ground1.0 km
- A K Holder Limited0.5 km
- Coral Bookmakers0.5 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Coffee Cup0.6 km
- Sweet The Dessert Shop0.5 km
- Bzurger1.0 km
- Juboraj Restaurant0.5 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp1.0 km
- Yau1.0 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.5 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
- Chester House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Digby0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Pheasant Plucker0.5 km
- The Yenton0.4 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co Operative0.6 km
- Sainsburys Local0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.7 km
- Erdington0.9 km
- Wylde Green1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B240AB · Data under Open Government Licence