B24 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.2km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B24 0BY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for B24 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00045720 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B24 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B24 0BY.
531
48
£ 46,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B24 0BY — age 48, 50% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B24 0BY. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
3 sales · Mean £ 305,833
Detached
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B24 0BY is above average at 92 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
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Yenton Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Penns Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Osborne Primary School
Paget Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Mchollies0.9 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Rose And Crown0.7 km
- Cross Keys0.9 km
- St Thomas' Association1.0 km
- The Yenton0.1 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Jahed Tandoori0.3 km
- Juboraj0.2 km
- The Window Box0.2 km
- Coffee Cup0.3 km
- Sweet The Dessert Shop0.2 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Tasty Pizza0.2 km
- Yau0.7 km
- Balti Hut0.3 km
- Gravelly Chippy0.9 km
- HongKong House0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Central England Co Operative0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.0 km
- Westfield Court Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.4 km
- Erdington0.9 km
- Wylde Green1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B240BY · Data under Open Government Licence