B32 3SX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Gravel Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 3SX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 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 3SX are sourced from Output Area E00045281 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B32 3SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B32 3SX.
292
39
£ 35,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 3SX 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 3SX is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 3SX. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 3SX is moderate at 60 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
Nonsuch Primary School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
World's End Junior School
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Bartley Green School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Woodgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hairy Lemon0.5 km
- Bartley Green Football Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Valley I Shop0.5 km
- Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.8 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Kingsbridge Wine0.9 km
- Mahal General Store0.4 km
- B & G Liquor Store0.8 km
- J R News0.8 km
- Quinton Supermarket0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Johns Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kings Hill Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Valley Spice0.5 km
- Dragon House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Boni Kidz CIC0.9 km
- FoodCycle Quinton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak3.8 km
- University (Birmingham)3.8 km
- Rowley Regis4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B323SX · Data under Open Government Licence