Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

FORGE LANE, B76 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE LANE, B76 1AH.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B76 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B76 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B76 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Forge Lane, 0.3km from Ash, Walmley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Sutton Walmley & Minworth ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B76 1AH represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B76 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00047850 (shared with 37 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 B76 1AH. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

B76 1AH has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting35
Vehicle crime31
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft15
Robbery9

school Local Schools

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Walmley Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils0.7 km
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Walmley Infant School

Good321 pupils0.7 km
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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.9 km
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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils1.1 km
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Minworth Junior and Infant School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.8 km
  • Boat0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.8 km
  • Hozelock Ltd0.9 km
  • B and M Retail0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Eurest Cafe0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • KVK Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • BamTuk0.5 km
  • Walmley Tandoori0.9 km
  • Minworth Sushi Ltd0.5 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Wing Wo Takeaway0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.7 km
  • Sivam Ltd0.9 km
  • CastleVale News0.9 km
  • Murco Petroleum Ltd0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Water Orton3.1 km
  • Chester Road3.2 km
  • Wylde Green3.6 km