Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WOODCOCK LANE, B31 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCOCK LANE, B31 1BB.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B31 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B31 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodcock Lane, 0.4km from Woodcock Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B31 1BB represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for B31 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00045260 (shared with 7 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 B31 1BB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 383,750

2 sales · Mean £ 383,750

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

B31 1BB has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime23
Possession of weapons9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Edith Cadbury Nursery School

Good93 pupils0.5 km
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Princethorpe Infant School

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Princethorpe Junior School

Inadequate234 pupils0.5 km
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Woodcock Hill Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Shenley Fields Nursery School

Outstanding135 pupils0.7 km
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Weoley Castle Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils0.7 km
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Shenley Academy

Good850 pupils0.8 km
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Jervoise School

Good204 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Buttercups and Daisies Florist B'Ham0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Hillwood Market News0.8 km
  • I J Gibson Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Linthornes Ltd0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.1 km
  • Little Tinkers0.5 km
  • Louie's Cafe0.6 km
  • Seavers0.6 km
  • SpiceMenu0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Hillwood Chippy0.8 km
  • Pin Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Weoley Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Castle0.5 km
  • West Midlands Jerk Centre0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Weoley Castle Inn0.3 km
  • Weoley Castle Working Mens Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak2.8 km
  • Northfield3.2 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.2 km