Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AY 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B44 0AY spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AY 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. 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 0AY 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 0AY. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

B44 0AY has low crime rates — 42 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 offences149
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime20
Burglary17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.6 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.6 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.8 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.9 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Mini Supermarket0.6 km
  • Londis College Road0.7 km
  • A1 Convenience Store0.4 km
  • The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd1.0 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd1.0 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Alishaan0.9 km
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • Pizza Hot0.7 km
  • The Ring Side Cafe0.6 km
  • Zinger Chicken0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Teasers0.6 km
  • Balti Shack Limited0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • Bella Pizza0.6 km
  • Seven Spices0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • Oscott Social Club0.8 km
  • Beggars Bush1.0 km
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.8 km
  • No 1 Pub0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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