B32 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on Ridgacre Road, 0.8km from Ridgacre in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
This is 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00046943 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGACRE ROAD, B32 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGACRE ROAD, B32 1EJ.
341
36
£ 43,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 1EJ 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
B32 1EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1EJ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 1EJ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School
World's End Junior School
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Perryfields Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Quinton Express Convenience0.4 km
- The Faraday Local0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- B & G Liquor Store0.9 km
- J R News0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Starr Cafe1.0 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.6 km
- Nawab Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.7 km
- B32 Community hub and kitchen0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Lin'S Bar1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Kings Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chop & Wok0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Ki Ban Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- Subway (Midlands) Ltd0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.8 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.9 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.9 km
- Old Hill3.9 km
- Langley Green3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B321EJ · Data under Open Government Licence