B32 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Ridgacre Road West, 0.3km from Quinton in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00046935 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGACRE ROAD WEST, B32 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGACRE ROAD WEST, B32 1AR.
390
43
£ 43,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B32 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1AR. The average age is 43.1. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
7 sales · Mean £ 225,135
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 1AR has low crime rates — 24 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
Howley Grange Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Perryfields Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Leasowes High School
Lapal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Subway0.2 km
- Glorious Convenience and Booze0.2 km
- Prestige Wines and Convenience0.6 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.9 km
- Booze Stop1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Quinton Methodist Church0.4 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.9 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill1.0 km
- Coffee@Cogs0.7 km
- Reel Cinema0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda (Quinton)0.3 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Balti Herbs & Spices1.0 km
- Chop & Wok1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Ki Ban Cantonese Takeaway1.0 km
- Subway (Midlands) Ltd1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brandhall Labour Club Limited1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.4 km
- Old Hill3.3 km
- Langley Green3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B321AR · Data under Open Government Licence