B32 1AB is a safe, established residential area on College Road, 0.3km from Quinton in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For families considering a move, B32 1AB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00046923 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, B32 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B32 1AB.
406
39
£ 43,100 /yr
47%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B32 1AB's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1AB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,450
2 sales · Mean £ 117,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 1AB has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Quinton Church Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Howley Grange Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Leasowes High School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Hurst Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Subway0.0 km
- Glorious Convenience and Booze0.2 km
- Prestige Wines and Convenience0.5 km
- One Stop Stores Limited0.5 km
- Lifestyle Extra1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Quinton Methodist Church0.2 km
- Beef Belly Grill1.0 km
- Coffee@Cogs0.6 km
- Reel Cinema0.2 km
- Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Merchants1.0 km
- Parkes Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Classic Fryer0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Bob's Fry Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stag & Three Horseshoes0.9 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.1 km
- Old Hill3.1 km
- Langley Green3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B321AB · Data under Open Government Licence