B8 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Washwood Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1BG 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. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 27% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00186253 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1BG.
539
29
£ 30,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1BG 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. B8 1BG's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 27% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1BG. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BG has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Highfield Nursery School
Adderley Nursery School
Leigh Primary School
St Clement's Church of England Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- 7 Star Food and Wine1.0 km
- Foaming Tankard0.9 km
- Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.7 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Chai Green0.9 km
- Khyber Pass Restaurant0.8 km
- Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.4 km
- Bro Buns0.8 km
- Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque1.0 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Desi Roti & Karahi House0.4 km
- Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.9 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.8 km
- Original Apna Pizza Bar Kebab House0.9 km
- Freshers Desserts0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Heartlands Club0.5 km
- Albion Vaults0.6 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Sportsman0.6 km
- The Mitre0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Kabul Express0.4 km
- Local Convenience Store0.5 km
- Pak Supermarket0.5 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Adderley Park1.3 km
- Aston1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B81BG · Data under Open Government Licence