B44 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Road, 0.2km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
Day-to-day life in B44 0AJ has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00046339 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AJ.
316
37
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B44 0AJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates B44 0AJ — age 37, 48% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B44 0AJ. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 168,500
4 sales · Mean £ 165,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B44 0AJ has low crime rates — 41 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
Twickenham Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
Story Wood School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorne Primary School
Kings Rise Academy
Hawthorn Primary School
Wilson Stuart School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- A1 Convenience Store0.2 km
- Bargain Kings UK0.9 km
- G Preston & Co Ltd0.9 km
- Amethyst Cakes0.9 km
- Madhang Ltd T/A Select N Save0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Hot n Spicy Hut0.2 km
- DClicious0.8 km
- Kingstanding Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- Gourmet 40.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Balti Shack Limited0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Bella Pizza0.8 km
- Seven Spices0.9 km
- The College Fish Bar0.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.1 km
- Beggars Bush0.8 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.9 km
- Oscott Social Club0.8 km
- No 1 Pub0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green2.4 km
- Chester Road2.5 km
- Erdington2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B440AJ · Data under Open Government Licence