B33 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lea Village in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B33 0BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% 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 rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 B33 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00047159 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B33 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B33 0BQ.
289
40
£ 32,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B33 0BQ 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 40% of tenure in B33 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 B33 0BQ. The average age is 40.5. 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 B33 0BQ is above average at 105 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
Leycroft Academy
Tile Cross Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Gossey Lane Academy
The Shirestone Academy
Hallmoor School
Lea Hall Academy
Lea Forest Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Top Munch Birmingham0.6 km
- West Midlands Fire Service0.8 km
- Chris's Cafe0.4 km
- Family Action Lea Village FOOD Club0.5 km
- Fusion Island0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.8 km
- Global Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Diamond Grillz & Pizza Ltd0.5 km
- Seagull Fish Bar0.9 km
- Chicks Original0.5 km
- China House0.9 km
- Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lea Village News0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Bains Supermarket0.2 km
- Price Cutters0.9 km
- Pauls Supermarket0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- White Hart Public House0.8 km
- The Pump0.5 km
- Garrets Green Sports Bar0.9 km
- Meadway Sports And Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Hall0.9 km
- Marston Green2.0 km
- Stechford2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B330BQ · Data under Open Government Licence