B8 1EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowyer Road, 0.2km from Saltley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00046625 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWYER ROAD, B8 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWYER ROAD, B8 1EY.
515
31
£ 30,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1EY 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.
Area Character
B8 1EY has a highly multicultural community character — 83% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1EY. The average age is 31.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Semi-Detached
£ 24,517
1 sales · Mean £ 24,517
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 1EY has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Community School
Adderley Nursery School
Adderley Primary School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Rockwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- 7 Star Food and Wine1.0 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- BOBS SHOP0.6 km
- Dispharma Chemist0.3 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.5 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bro Buns0.4 km
- Burger and Sauce0.5 km
- Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque0.4 km
- OODLES0.5 km
- New Lahore Kebab House Ltd0.5 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.4 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.3 km
- Original Apna Pizza Bar Kebab House0.4 km
- Freshers Desserts0.3 km
- Highfield Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Big Shot Snooker Club0.4 km
- Bridge House0.2 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway1.0 km
- Learn2Drift1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Kabul Express0.6 km
- Pak Supermarket0.5 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Khan Grocery0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.3 km
- Duddeston1.2 km
- Bordesley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Adderley Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B81EY · Data under Open Government Licence