B34 6DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hodge Hill Road, 0.3km from Hodgehill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bromford & Hodge Hill ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 84% 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B34 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00046111 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HODGE HILL ROAD, B34 6DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODGE HILL ROAD, B34 6DU.
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33
£ 41,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B34 6DU 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
B34 6DU has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B34 6DU. The average age is 33.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
2 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
8 sales · Mean £ 257,312
Detached
£ 277,500
1 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B34 6DU is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beaufort School
Colebourne Primary School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Hodge Hill Primary School
Audley Primary School
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Washwood Heath Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- A One Newsagent0.8 km
- ABSAAR Your Local Meat and Grocery S0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Barry John'S Butchers0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Classic Fish Bar0.6 km
- Hing Yip0.7 km
- Lucky Rainbow0.9 km
- SIGNATURE CUISINE0.9 km
- Golden Kitchen0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Belly Busters Cafe Limited0.9 km
- Banging Bite's and Caribbean Delight0.8 km
- Al-Omda Ltd0.9 km
- Shakehouse0.8 km
- Chickaros Hodge Hill0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hunters Moon0.6 km
- Elderlink0.6 km
- The Raven0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Servest Catering LTD0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stechford1.0 km
- Lea Hall2.0 km
- Adderley Park3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B346DU · Data under Open Government Licence