Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WELWYNDALE ROAD, B72 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELWYNDALE ROAD, B72 1AL.

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Population

603

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B72 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B72 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welwyndale Road, 0.3km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B72 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.

Census 2021 statistics for B72 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00045729 (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 B72 1AL. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.9%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Terraced

£ 306,500

4 sales · Mean £ 318,125

Detached

£ 358,000

1 sales · Mean £ 358,000

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

B72 1AL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Vehicle crime12
Other theft8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.3 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.8 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km
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Paget Primary School

Requires Improvement387 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils1.3 km
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Osborne Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Coffee Cup0.6 km
  • Sweet The Dessert Shop0.6 km
  • Juboraj Restaurant0.6 km
  • McDonald's0.6 km
  • Namaste Sutton0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.6 km
  • Coral Bookmakers0.6 km
  • Tesco Service Station0.6 km
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Digby0.5 km
  • The Yenton0.6 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.8 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Chester House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Balti Hut0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.9 km
  • Erdington1.4 km
  • Wylde Green1.7 km