Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BG.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B45 0BG 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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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B45 0BG has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B45 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hereford Close, 0.5km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Frankley Great Park ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0BG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 B45 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00046518 (shared with 3 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 B45 0BG. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 129,000

8 sales · Mean £ 138,750

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

Crime around B45 0BG is moderate at 60 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 offences127
Criminal damage and arson37
Burglary21
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour20

school Local Schools

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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

Good180 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Inadequate386 pupils0.5 km
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Forestdale Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Rubery Nursery School

Good117 pupils1.0 km
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Colmers Farm Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Good1215 pupils1.1 km
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Reaside Academy

Good195 pupils1.1 km
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St James Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • Select and Save1.0 km
  • NewStarts0.5 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Shop 24 - The Limes Building0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.5 km
  • Dingle Social Club0.4 km
  • Great Park Brewers Fayre0.8 km
  • The Bugle Horn0.5 km
  • The Coldstream0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Nuffield Health0.8 km
  • Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
  • Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Viva Pizza1.0 km
  • Egghill Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pats Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Superios and The Royal Desserts0.3 km
  • Pisces Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heritage Superstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge2.2 km
  • Northfield3.1 km
  • Barnt Green5.0 km