B8 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1AU is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 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 B8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00046626 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1AU.
432
29
£ 30,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in B8 1AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1AU. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B8 1AU is moderate at 57 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.
school Local Schools
Adderley Nursery School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Adderley Primary School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
Heartlands Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Foaming Tankard0.8 km
- Kareema Kupcakes0.9 km
- Adderley News0.3 km
- Esakhelui News0.9 km
- Havelock Superstore(Lifestyle)0.6 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Village Kebab House0.9 km
- Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.9 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.8 km
- Blend It0.6 km
- Brammies0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bro Buns0.9 km
- Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque1.0 km
- FREE@LAST HOLIDAY CLUB0.9 km
- Alum Rock Kebab House0.6 km
- Go Peri0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Albion Vaults0.5 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.8 km
- Bridge House0.9 km
- The Sportsman0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kabul Express0.4 km
- Pak Supermarket0.6 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.4 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.6 km
- Adderley Park0.9 km
- Aston1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B81AU · Data under Open Government Licence