Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BROMFORD LANE, B8 2RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMFORD LANE, B8 2RS.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /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 2RS 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B8 2RS — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 16.0% year-on-year.

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

B8 2RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bromford Lane, 1.0km from Ward End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bromford & Hodge Hill ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 2RS 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. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B8 2RS are sourced from Output Area E00046107 (shared with 6 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 2RS. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.3%
Asian / British Asian55.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 50,000

9 sales · Mean £ 50,800

Semi-Detached

£ 179,000

2 sales · Mean £ 179,000

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

B8 2RS has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences190
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime17
Public order16
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Ward End Primary School

Outstanding897 pupils0.4 km
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Hodge Hill College

Good1213 pupils0.5 km
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Braidwood School for the Deaf

Good71 pupils0.6 km
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Hodge Hill Girls' School

Good748 pupils0.7 km
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Thornton Primary School

Good534 pupils0.8 km
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Hodge Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement755 pupils0.8 km
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Sladefield Infant School

Good357 pupils0.9 km
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Washwood Heath Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Bucuresti Magazin0.7 km
  • Tz Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Post Office0.6 km
  • Roxstar One Limited0.7 km
  • Royaam Mini Mart0.7 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Airah's Sweet Grills Limited0.7 km
  • Cafe De La Vita0.7 km
  • Desi Dera0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
  • Slam Burger0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Servest Catering LTD0.7 km
  • Bucuresti Magazine0.7 km
  • Discount Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Baguettes and bowls0.7 km
  • Jo Jo's Pizza0.8 km
  • Muncheeze0.6 km
  • Rios Piri Piri0.7 km
  • Lucky Rainbow0.6 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.5 km
  • Washwood Heath Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Ward End Social Club0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ward End Hostel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stechford1.8 km
  • Adderley Park2.5 km
  • Gravelly Hill2.6 km