Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WEST BOULEVARD, B32 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BOULEVARD, B32 2BH.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2BH 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B32 2BH has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

B32 2BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Boulevard, 0.6km from Ridgacre in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2BH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00046930 (shared with 4 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 2BH. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,000

4 sales · Mean £ 204,500

Terraced

£ 165,525

10 sales · Mean £ 165,280

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

Crime around B32 2BH is moderate at 56 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 offences140
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson35
Vehicle crime28
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.2 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.6 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.0 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.2 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tasty & Unique0.9 km
  • Johns Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.2 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.8 km
  • George & Helens Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Eric Jacobs Butchers Shop0.8 km
  • S & D News0.7 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.5 km
  • Select & Save0.2 km
  • Texaco Petrol Station0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • B32 Community hub and kitchen0.8 km
  • Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)0.6 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.8 km
  • Lenchs Trust0.4 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.2 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.8 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Court Oak0.4 km
  • Amber Tavern0.8 km
  • Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)3.1 km
  • Selly Oak3.6 km
  • Smethwick3.8 km