B32 3LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkwall Road, 0.5km from Bartley Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 3LR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3LR are sourced from Output Area E00045310 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKWALL ROAD, B32 3LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWALL ROAD, B32 3LR.
272
35
£ 35,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 3LR 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in B32 3LR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 3LR. The average age is 35.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 3LR is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bartley Green School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Woodgate Primary School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Nonsuch Primary School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- K'S Superstore0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Post Office0.9 km
- Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- S S KULLAR LTD t.a Loppy's Fish Bar0.3 km
- Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
- Dragon House0.3 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.9 km
- Lins Kitchen0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bartley Green Football Club0.2 km
- Bartley Green Social Club0.8 km
- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.5 km
- Flat0.2 km
- Student Bar0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Kippa's/Taks Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.9 km
- Bartley Baps0.9 km
- Tilleys Galley0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Valley I Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield3.7 km
- Selly Oak3.9 km
- University (Birmingham)4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B323LR · Data under Open Government Licence