B24 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orphanage Road, 0.1km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For serious buyers, B24 0BE is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for B24 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00045724 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0BE.
344
46
£ 46,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B24 0BE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B24 0BE spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0BE. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 291,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B24 0BE is moderate at 75 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
Osborne Primary School
Paget Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Mchollies0.9 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Rose And Crown0.9 km
- The Yenton0.3 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Digby0.8 km
- Boldmere Oak1.0 km
- + 2 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
1 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.6 km
- Erdington1.1 km
- Wylde Green1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B240BE · Data under Open Government Licence