B45 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashdown 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 0DJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00046513 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHDOWN CLOSE, B45 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHDOWN CLOSE, B45 0DJ.
216
41
£ 34,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 0DJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 41, B45 0DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B45 0DJ. The average age is 40.9. 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
£ 148,500
2 sales · Mean £ 148,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0DJ is moderate at 66 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
Forestdale Primary School
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Colmers Farm Primary School
Rubery Nursery School
Reaside Academy
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Nuffield Health0.9 km
- Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Select and Save0.9 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Beeches Express1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- NewStarts0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heritage Superstore0.6 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Egghill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pats Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Superios and The Royal Desserts0.5 km
- Viva Pizza0.9 km
- Pisces Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Dingle Social Club0.6 km
- The Bugle Horn0.4 km
- The Coldstream0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge2.3 km
- Northfield3.1 km
- Barnt Green5.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B450DJ · Data under Open Government Licence