B44 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Road, 0.5km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0BF 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00046279 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0BF.
350
39
£ 34,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B44 0BF 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in B44 0BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B44 0BF. The average age is 39.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B44 0BF has low crime rates — 45 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
Story Wood School
Warren Farm Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Wilson Stuart School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
North Birmingham Academy
Kingsthorne Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Londis College Road0.3 km
- Joannes Florist & Tea Room0.9 km
- Super Mags0.9 km
- Lifestlye Express/Warren Farm S/t0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Alishaan0.6 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- Pizza Hot0.3 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.4 km
- Zinger Chicken0.3 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Teasers0.4 km
- Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House0.3 km
- Goldthorn0.6 km
- Meridian Takeaway0.4 km
- Golden Boat1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Perry Barr Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Oscott Social Club0.9 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.7 km
- No 1 Pub0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.5 km
- Chester Road2.7 km
- Wylde Green2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B440BF · Data under Open Government Licence