B45 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hereford Close, 0.4km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Frankley Great Park ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0BQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00046521 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BQ.
268
39
£ 34,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 0BQ 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
B45 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B45 0BQ. The average age is 39.2. 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
£ 124,000
4 sales · Mean £ 139,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0BQ is moderate at 55 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
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Forestdale Primary School
Rubery Nursery School
Colmers Farm Primary School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Reaside Academy
St James Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Great Park Brewers Fayre0.8 km
- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Dingle Social Club0.4 km
- The Bugle Horn0.6 km
- The Coldstream0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Nuffield Health0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
- Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heritage Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pats Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Superios and The Royal Desserts0.2 km
- Pisces Fish Bar0.6 km
- Greggs Plc0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- NewStarts0.4 km
- Shop 24 - The Limes Building0.9 km
- Frankly's Local0.3 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge2.2 km
- Northfield3.1 km
- Barnt Green4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B450BQ · Data under Open Government Licence