B32 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Powell Avenue, 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00046923 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POWELL AVENUE, B32 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWELL AVENUE, B32 1BQ.
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 1BQ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 183,950
1 sales · Mean £ 183,950
Terraced
£ 153,000
6 sales · Mean £ 158,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 1BQ has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Quinton Church Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Perryfields Primary School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Perryfields Academy
Leasowes High School
Lapal Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cobham Arms1.0 km
- Lounge 1010.9 km
- The Cobham Arms1.0 km
- Stag & Three Horseshoes1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.4 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Classic Fryer0.3 km
- Big John's (Retail) Limited0.4 km
- Rose's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Bob's Fry Inn0.6 km
- Beijing House0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.4 km
- Isaac News0.6 km
- Select & Save0.3 km
- Grange Pharmacy0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Full English Cafe1.0 km
- Milano Lounge0.4 km
- Quinton Methodist Church0.4 km
- Coffee@Cogs0.5 km
- Reel Cinema0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.4 km
- Old Hill3.3 km
- Langley Green4.0 km
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