Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AA.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B44 0AA 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B44 0AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B44 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Road, 0.3km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0AA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 B44 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00046271 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B44 0AA. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 148,300

2 sales · Mean £ 148,300

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 124,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B44 0AA has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences136
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime20
Burglary16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.5 km
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.5 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.7 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils0.8 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Rise Academy

Requires Improvement435 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Mini Supermarket0.6 km
  • Londis College Road0.6 km
  • A1 Convenience Store0.4 km
  • The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd0.9 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd0.9 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Alishaan0.8 km
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
  • Pizza Hot0.6 km
  • The Ring Side Cafe0.6 km
  • Zinger Chicken0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Teasers0.6 km
  • Balti Shack Limited0.2 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Bella Pizza0.6 km
  • Mama Mia1.0 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • Oscott Social Club0.8 km
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.7 km
  • No 1 Pub0.2 km
  • Second City Mount Tavern0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington2.5 km
  • Chester Road2.6 km
  • Wylde Green2.6 km