Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MIRANDA CLOSE, B45 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIRANDA CLOSE, B45 0EJ.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B45 0EJ 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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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in B45 0EJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-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 0EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Miranda 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 0EJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 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 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00046509 (shared with 4 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 0EJ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
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

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

Crime around B45 0EJ is moderate at 59 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 offences88
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Forestdale Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Inadequate386 pupils0.5 km
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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

Good180 pupils0.5 km
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Reaside Academy

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy

Good217 pupils1.4 km
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Colmers Farm Primary School

Good397 pupils1.4 km
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Rubery Nursery School

Good117 pupils1.4 km
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Good1215 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Select and Save1.0 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • NewStarts0.7 km
  • Frankly's Local0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heritage Superstore0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Egghill Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pats Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Superios and The Royal Desserts0.6 km
  • Pisces Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Greggs Plc0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Dingle Social Club0.8 km
  • The Bugle Horn0.5 km
  • The Coldstream0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge2.5 km
  • Northfield3.2 km
  • Kings Norton5.3 km