Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BROOK COTTAGES, B25 8DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK COTTAGES, B25 8DR.

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Population

470

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B25 8DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B25 8DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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B25 8DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Cottages, 0.4km from Hay Mills in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Tyseley & Hay Mills ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B25 8DR is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B25 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00045131 (shared with 17 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 B25 8DR. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.8%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 123,000

2 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

Crime around B25 8DR is moderate at 67 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 offences209
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson33
Burglary27
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Redhill Primary School

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Victoria Academy

Good1570 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Primary School

Good413 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good650 pupils0.9 km
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Starbank School

Inadequate2186 pupils0.9 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham

458 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Good498 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Britannia0.9 km
  • Pizza Boss1.0 km
  • Texantrio0.6 km
  • The Big Fish0.7 km
  • The Food Corner0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Halal World0.5 km
  • Best Quality Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • 7 Till 11 Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Haymills Halal Meat0.2 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Bill & Bull0.8 km
  • George & Dragon0.9 km
  • Redhill Tavern0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Autodesk Ltd0.7 km
  • Phat Buns0.1 km
  • Fenous0.9 km
  • Grillz Steak House0.0 km
  • Subshakes1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • A G Parfett & Sons Limited1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Doorsteps Delivery0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tyseley1.2 km
  • Small Heath1.6 km
  • Acocks Green2.0 km