B33 0LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tile Cross Road, 0.2km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B33 0LZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 B33 0LZ are sourced from Output Area E00047169 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TILE CROSS ROAD, B33 0LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TILE CROSS ROAD, B33 0LZ.
239
38
£ 32,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B33 0LZ 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
B33 0LZ has a significant social housing presence — 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 0LZ. The average age is 38.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 60,000
5 sales · Mean £ 65,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B33 0LZ is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Shirestone Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Grace Academy Solihull
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Tile Cross Academy
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Leycroft Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Seagull Fish Bar0.1 km
- China House0.1 km
- Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Mackadown Chippy0.7 km
- Pizza Delfino0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.7 km
- Price Cutters0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Sandhu Convenience Store0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White Hart Public House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Olympic Cafe0.7 km
- Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Chocbox Desserts0.6 km
- Top Munch Birmingham0.7 km
- B Js Bingo0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.4 km
- Lea Hall1.7 km
- Stechford3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B330LZ · Data under Open Government Licence