B45 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brightstone Road, 0.6km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Frankley Great Park ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0DR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00046531 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTSTONE ROAD, B45 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTSTONE ROAD, B45 0DR.
328
37
£ 34,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 0DR 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 0DR has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0DR. The average age is 36.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Terraced
£ 121,500
2 sales · Mean £ 121,500
Flat
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0DR is moderate at 62 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
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Reaside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Beeches Express0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Select and Save0.8 km
- NewStarts0.7 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Dingle Social Club0.5 km
- The Bugle Horn0.3 km
- The Coldstream0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Heritage Superstore0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Nuffield Health0.9 km
- Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Viva Pizza0.8 km
- Egghill Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pats Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Superios and The Royal Desserts0.6 km
- Pisces Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge2.2 km
- Northfield3.0 km
- Kings Norton5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B450DR · Data under Open Government Licence