Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

PLUMSTEAD ROAD, B44 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLUMSTEAD ROAD, B44 0EA.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B44 0EA 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.

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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B44 0EA — age 33, 54% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0EA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.7% 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00046274 (shared with 6 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 0EA. 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

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 158,000

2 sales · Mean £ 158,000

Semi-Detached

£ 157,500

4 sales · Mean £ 152,500

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

B44 0EA has low crime rates — 40 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 arson30
Burglary19
Vehicle crime18
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.1 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.3 km
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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.5 km
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.7 km
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Goodway Nursery School

Outstanding95 pupils0.8 km
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North Birmingham Academy

Good1100 pupils0.8 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • A1 Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Kingstanding News0.6 km
  • The Big Fat Indian /Galaxy Wines1.0 km
  • The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd0.4 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Hot n Spicy Hut1.0 km
  • Mama Mia0.5 km
  • Woodhouse Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Kingstanding Ex-Servicemens Club0.3 km
  • Top Secret Production Ltd0.6 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Balti Shack Limited0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Welcome Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House0.5 km
  • Goldthorn0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Perry Barr Conservative Club0.7 km
  • No 1 Pub0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington2.9 km
  • Chester Road3.1 km
  • Wylde Green3.1 km