Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ASH ROAD, B8 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH ROAD, B8 1DG.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 1DG 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

The IMD places B8 1DG among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 8% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.

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

B8 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ash Road, 0.5km from Saltley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

Day-to-day life in B8 1DG has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.7% year-on-year. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00046635 (shared with 4 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 1DG. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British3.7%
Asian / British Asian80.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 123,500

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

Crime around B8 1DG is moderate at 51 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 offences185
Vehicle crime57
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order23
Burglary22

school Local Schools

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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.3 km
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.4 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Parkfield Community School

Outstanding690 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's C of E Primary School

Good413 pupils0.7 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.7 km
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Shaw Hill Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Good179 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Spicy Corner0.6 km
  • Desi Roti & Karahi House0.7 km
  • Blueprint Burgers1.0 km
  • Bilal Sweet Centre0.6 km
  • Burgerizza0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.5 km
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • Al Haroof Superstore1.0 km
  • Alishan Butcher0.7 km
  • Eggless Cake Shop0.8 km
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Chai Green0.5 km
  • Khyber Pass Restaurant0.6 km
  • Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
  • 400 Pizza0.7 km
  • South & City College1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Paradise Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Big Shot Snooker Club0.6 km
  • Bridge House0.3 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.8 km
  • Learn2Drift0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Khan Grocery0.8 km
  • Kabul Express0.7 km
  • Pak Supermarket0.6 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park0.3 km
  • Duddeston1.1 km
  • Bordesley2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Adderley Park Rail Station0.3 km