Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B76 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B76 1AU.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B76 1AU 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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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

B76 1AU has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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

B76 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ash, Walmley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Castle Vale ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B76 1AU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 B76 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00046151 (shared with 17 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 1AU. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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

Crime around B76 1AU is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting35
Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime30
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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St Gerard's RC Junior and Infant School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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Pegasus Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km
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Ebn Academy 2

Good1 pupils0.7 km
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Greenwood Academy

Good956 pupils1.0 km
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Walmley Infant School

Good321 pupils1.0 km
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Walmley Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils1.0 km
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Topcliffe Primary School

Good255 pupils1.0 km
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Minworth Junior and Infant School

Good203 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Europa Worldwide Logistics Ltd0.9 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.7 km
  • CastleVale News0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St Gerards Church Centre0.6 km
  • Boat0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce0.7 km
  • Hozelock Ltd0.7 km
  • B and M Retail0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Eurest Cafe0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • BamTuk0.6 km
  • Minworth Sushi Ltd0.6 km
  • Castle Vale Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Wing Wo Takeaway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Water Orton2.9 km
  • Chester Road3.4 km
  • Erdington3.7 km