Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B8 1EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

432

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 1EB 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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3/10
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8/10
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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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B8 1EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B8 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1EB 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 rates are low here at 49 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00046626 (shared with 21 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 1EB. 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

White / British10.2%
Asian / British Asian60.9%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 11%
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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 1EB has low crime rates — 49 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 offences169
Vehicle crime53
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft16
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.2 km
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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.3 km
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St Saviour's C of E Primary School

Good413 pupils0.6 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km
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Parkfield Community School

Outstanding690 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Good179 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.9 km
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Shaw Hill Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bro Buns0.7 km
  • Burger and Sauce0.9 km
  • Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque0.7 km
  • Gioia Parlour0.9 km
  • Pepe'S Piri Piri0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.7 km
  • Rio's Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Freshers Desserts0.5 km
  • Highfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Os Urban Deli0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Naveed Ayaz0.7 km
  • Anna Off Licence0.5 km
  • Hussain Food Store0.9 km
  • Kandylicious0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Dadyal Supermarket0.6 km
  • Khan Grocery1.0 km
  • Kabul Express0.6 km
  • Pak Supermarket0.5 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Learn2Drift0.8 km
  • Albion Vaults1.0 km
  • Big Shot Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Bridge House0.6 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park0.5 km
  • Duddeston0.8 km
  • Bordesley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Adderley Park Rail Station0.5 km