B24 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orphanage Road, 0.0km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For serious buyers, B24 0BD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for B24 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00045724 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0BD.
344
46
£ 46,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B24 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B24 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B24 0BD. The average age is 45.6. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 416,250
4 sales · Mean £ 357,625
Semi-Detached
£ 225,500
4 sales · Mean £ 244,875
Terraced
£ 352,000
1 sales · Mean £ 352,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B24 0BD is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Yenton Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Penns Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Paget Primary School
Osborne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Mchollies0.9 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Rose And Crown1.0 km
- The Yenton0.3 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Digby0.8 km
- Walmley Golf Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Jahed Tandoori0.3 km
- Juboraj0.3 km
- The Window Box0.3 km
- Coffee Cup0.3 km
- Sweet The Dessert Shop0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- Yau0.9 km
- Balti Hut0.5 km
- HongKong House0.4 km
- Sushi Bistro0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Central England Co Operative0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.2 km
- Westfield Court Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.6 km
- Erdington1.1 km
- Wylde Green1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B240BD · Data under Open Government Licence