Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

RODWELL GROVE, B44 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODWELL GROVE, B44 0DW.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B44 0DW 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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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B44 0DW is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending down 53.1% year-on-year.

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

B44 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rodwell Grove, 0.5km from Kingstanding in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0DW 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 53.1% 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00046275 (shared with 7 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 0DW. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian23.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

Terraced

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

2 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

B44 0DW 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 offences150
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order19
Robbery17
Shoplifting17

school Local Schools

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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils0.2 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.3 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.4 km
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Goodway Nursery School

Outstanding95 pupils0.5 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good724 pupils0.7 km
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Maryvale Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Rise Academy

Requires Improvement435 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bargain Kings UK0.9 km
  • G Preston & Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis College Road0.9 km
  • Birdbrook News0.6 km
  • Joannes Florist & Tea Room0.3 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Alishaan0.6 km
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot0.9 km
  • Zinger Chicken0.9 km
  • Red Chilli Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines0.2 km
  • Best Wine and Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Midlands Co-Operative Society0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Bravo Pizza0.8 km
  • Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House0.9 km
  • Goldthorn0.6 km
  • Golden Boat0.1 km
  • Hawthorn Superstore Hawthorn Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Perry Barr Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.2 km
  • Drakes Drum1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Perry Barr3.2 km
  • Hamstead3.4 km
  • Erdington3.4 km