B8 2TU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Agathas Road, 0.5km from Ward End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ward End 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.4% 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 2TU are sourced from Output Area E00186230 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST AGATHAS ROAD, B8 2TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AGATHAS ROAD, B8 2TU.
236
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£ 36,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 2TU 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
Cultural diversity defines B8 2TU — 83% 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 down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 2TU. The average age is 31.9. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
10 sales · Mean £ 144,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 2TU has low crime rates — 38 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
Thornton Primary School
Sladefield Infant School
Washwood Heath Nursery School
Washwood Heath Academy
Ward End Primary School
Saltley Academy
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Slam Burger0.2 km
- Al-Omda Ltd0.7 km
- Kashmiri King Karahi0.3 km
- Shakehouse0.8 km
- Bun and Peri0.6 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ling Tung Takeaway1.0 km
- Baguettes and bowls0.2 km
- Jo Jo's Pizza0.9 km
- Muncheeze0.5 km
- Rios Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Roxstar One Limited0.3 km
- Royaam Mini Mart0.7 km
- The Cheesecake0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Azad Supermarket0.4 km
- Servest Catering LTD0.9 km
- Bucuresti Magazine0.3 km
- Discount Supermarket0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Washwood Heath Conservative Club0.5 km
- East Birminghams Allotment Holders0.7 km
- Ward End Social Club0.6 km
- Barley Mow0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ward End Hostel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stechford1.5 km
- Adderley Park1.9 km
- Duddeston2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B82TU · Data under Open Government Licence