Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

RIDGACRE ROAD WEST, B32 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGACRE ROAD WEST, B32 1AX.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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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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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B32 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £430k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

B32 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Ridgacre Road West, 0.2km from Quinton in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00046923 (shared with 12 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 B32 1AX. 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

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

B32 1AX has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting16
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils0.5 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.8 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.8 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils0.9 km
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Leasowes High School

Good989 pupils1.0 km
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Hurst Green Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Glorious Convenience and Booze0.3 km
  • Prestige Wines and Convenience0.4 km
  • Lifestyle Extra1.0 km
  • The Daily Deli1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Quinton Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Beef Belly Grill1.0 km
  • Coffee@Cogs0.6 km
  • Reel Cinema0.3 km
  • Dilshad International1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Merchants1.0 km
  • Parkes Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Bob's Fry Inn0.7 km
  • Beijing House1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lounge 1010.9 km
  • Stag & Three Horseshoes0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.3 km
  • Old Hill3.2 km
  • Langley Green3.8 km