Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BROWNSEA CLOSE, B45 0HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNSEA CLOSE, B45 0HH.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

40

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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 0HH 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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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in B45 0HH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B45 0HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brownsea Close, 0.6km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Rubery & Rednal ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0HH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 0HH are sourced from Output Area E00046508 (shared with 8 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 0HH. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Terraced

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 123,333

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

B45 0HH has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences169
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Reaside Academy

Good195 pupils0.1 km
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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Inadequate386 pupils0.6 km
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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

Good180 pupils0.6 km
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Holywell Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement453 pupils1.1 km
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Beaconside Primary and Nursery School

Good238 pupils1.2 km
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Waseley Hills High School

Requires Improvement764 pupils1.3 km
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St James Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
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Colmers Farm Primary School

Good397 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Jack's1.0 km
  • The Cake Miller0.9 km
  • Jet Petrol Station0.9 km
  • NewStarts0.5 km
  • Select And Save0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
  • Curry Fair0.9 km
  • Delhi 451.0 km
  • The Cake Solution0.9 km
  • The Deli @ Market Garden1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heritage Superstore0.5 km
  • GB Drinks0.9 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pats Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Superios and The Royal Desserts0.7 km
  • Crystal Chinese1.0 km
  • James Fast Food1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The New Rose & Crown0.9 km
  • The Coldstream0.5 km
  • Lickey Banker0.3 km
  • Rubery Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge3.0 km
  • Northfield4.1 km
  • Barnt Green4.9 km