B34 6AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southbourne Avenue, 0.3km from Hodgehill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bromford & Hodge Hill ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
For families considering a move, B34 6AJ represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k. 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 B34 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00046117 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, B34 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, B34 6AJ.
597
33
£ 41,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B34 6AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
78% of B34 6AJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B34 6AJ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 321,000
1 sales · Mean £ 321,000
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 290,833
Detached
£ 344,727
2 sales · Mean £ 344,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B34 6AJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Beaufort School
Colebourne Primary School
Hodge Hill Primary School
Washwood Heath Academy
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Hodge Hill College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- A One Newsagent0.9 km
- Royaam Mini Mart0.6 km
- The Cheesecake0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- ABSAAR Your Local Meat and Grocery S0.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Classic Fish Bar0.7 km
- Hing Yip0.8 km
- Ling Tung Takeaway0.6 km
- Jo Jo's Pizza0.4 km
- Muncheeze0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bun and Peri0.8 km
- Al-Omda Ltd0.6 km
- Shakehouse0.5 km
- Roma Magazin0.9 km
- Stechford Social Working Mens Club1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Servest Catering LTD0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Raven0.8 km
- Elderlink0.8 km
- The Hunters Moon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stechford1.0 km
- Lea Hall2.2 km
- Adderley Park3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B346AJ · Data under Open Government Licence