B31 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillwood Road, 0.4km from Woodcock Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B31 1DJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 B31 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00045263 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLWOOD ROAD, B31 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLWOOD ROAD, B31 1DJ.
257
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£ 35,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B31 1DJ 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.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, B31 1DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B31 1DJ. The average age is 33.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B31 1DJ has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Shenley Academy
Green Meadow Primary School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bartley Green School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Sky Kitchen0.6 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.0 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Holloway Hall Community Association0.9 km
- Astons Chemist0.8 km
- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.0 km
- Hillwood Market News0.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Tilleys Galley0.7 km
- Holloway Community Centre0.9 km
- FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.8 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Highlander0.6 km
- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.7 km
- Student Bar0.9 km
- Weoley Castle Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield2.8 km
- Selly Oak3.4 km
- Longbridge3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B311DJ · Data under Open Government Licence