Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B8 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1AE.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 1AE 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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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B8 1AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

B8 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Duddeston Station in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00046656 (shared with 28 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 B8 1AE. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.3%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.5%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

B8 1AE has low crime rates — 32 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 offences31
Vehicle crime19
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.5 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.7 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.8 km
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.9 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.9 km
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Wyndcliffe Primary School

Good633 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Detroit Dough Co.0.9 km
  • The Bridge Church0.9 km
  • Bainsy Bar0.5 km
  • Birmingham City Football Club0.7 km
  • Bounce Mania0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.9 km
  • MB Metro0.9 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Adderley News0.7 km
  • Bp Express Shopping0.6 km
  • BP Londis Waterlinks Service Station0.6 km
  • Nasar Mini Market0.7 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.4 km
  • Roost0.9 km
  • The Garrison0.4 km
  • Learn2Drift0.4 km
  • Paradise Snooker Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brammies0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken Nechells0.8 km
  • O's Urban Deli0.9 km
  • Garrison lane pizza and sfc0.9 km
  • Os Urban Deli0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.7 km
  • Adderley Park1.0 km
  • Bordesley1.3 km