B44 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chingford Road, 0.7km from Kingstanding in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.9% year-on-year. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00046274 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHINGFORD ROAD, B44 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHINGFORD ROAD, B44 0BQ.
316
33
£ 32,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B44 0BQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B44 0BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £177k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B44 0BQ. The average age is 32.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,000
13 sales · Mean £ 151,153
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 166,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B44 0BQ 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
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
Kingsthorne Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Goodway Nursery School
North Birmingham Academy
Story Wood School
Greenholm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Mini Supermarket1.0 km
- Londis College Road0.6 km
- Kingstanding News0.4 km
- The Big Fat Indian /Galaxy Wines0.7 km
- The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Alishaan0.3 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Pizza Hot0.6 km
- The Ring Side Cafe1.0 km
- Zinger Chicken0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
- RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines0.4 km
- Best Wine and Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Teasers1.0 km
- Bravo Pizza0.6 km
- Balti Shack Limited0.7 km
- Brooklyn Fish Bar1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Perry Barr Conservative Club0.5 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Perry Barr3.0 km
- Erdington3.1 km
- Witton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B440BQ · Data under Open Government Licence