Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CHALYBEATE CLOSE, B45 0HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALYBEATE CLOSE, B45 0HA.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B45 0HA 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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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B45 0HA has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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.

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

B45 0HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chalybeate 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 0HA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — 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. Full-time employment stands at 18% — 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: Average house prices are around £203k. 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 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00046526 (shared with 6 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 0HA. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 196,000

4 sales · Mean £ 181,750

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around B45 0HA 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 offences176
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order16
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Inadequate386 pupils0.4 km
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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

Good180 pupils0.4 km
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Reaside Academy

Good195 pupils0.5 km
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Rubery Nursery School

Good117 pupils1.1 km
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Colmers Farm Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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St James Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Good1215 pupils1.2 km
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Forestdale Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Select And Save0.7 km
  • Jack's0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Jet Petrol Station0.8 km
  • NewStarts0.2 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Great Park Brewers Fayre0.9 km
  • The New Rose & Crown0.9 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Dingle Social Club0.9 km
  • Lickey Banker0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Nuffield Health1.0 km
  • The Rafters Cafe0.9 km
  • Chiquito'S0.8 km
  • Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox0.8 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Rubery Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Trimz & Tantrums Childrens Salon0.9 km
  • Balti 20000.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heritage Superstore0.2 km
  • GB Drinks0.9 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge2.6 km
  • Northfield3.7 km
  • Barnt Green4.8 km