Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

POPPY LANE, B24 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPPY LANE, B24 0EJ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, B24 0EJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £419k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 37.5% year-on-year.

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

B24 0EJ is a safe, established residential area on Poppy Lane, 0.6km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

For families considering a move, B24 0EJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k, down 37.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B24 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00045672 (shared with 5 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 0EJ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 430,000

4 sales · Mean £ 442,500

Semi-Detached

£ 407,500

4 sales · Mean £ 377,000

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

B24 0EJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.3 km
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Paget Primary School

Requires Improvement387 pupils0.6 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Gunter Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School

Good445 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School

Good205 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • From Me To You Flowers1.0 km
  • Wine Rack0.9 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.9 km
  • Coral Bookmakers0.9 km
  • Tesco Service Station0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Jahed Tandoori0.9 km
  • Juboraj0.9 km
  • The Window Box0.9 km
  • Burger Boi0.9 km
  • Casa De Burito0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Tasty Pizza0.9 km
  • HongKong House1.0 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.9 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Yenton0.8 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Digby0.3 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Pheasant Plucker0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road1.2 km
  • Erdington1.3 km
  • Wylde Green2.1 km