Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WESTLEY STREET, B9 4EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTLEY STREET, B9 4EH.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B9 4EH 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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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, B9 4EH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B9 4EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westley Street, 0.3km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 4EH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 B9 4EH are sourced from Output Area E00046660 (shared with 98 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 B9 4EH. 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 / British11.3%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean45.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B9 4EH is moderate at 85 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 offences148
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft33
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.5 km
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Regents Park Community Primary School

Good499 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.9 km
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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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Calthorpe Academy

Good427 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.5 km
  • Moseley Arms Public House0.7 km
  • The Anchor0.8 km
  • The Crane0.2 km
  • The Hangout0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Griffins Cafe0.5 km
  • MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.3 km
  • British Red Cross0.8 km
  • Chris'S Cafe0.8 km
  • Dutchy Labs0.6 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Chance and Counters0.5 km
  • Luna Springs0.3 km
  • MyLahore Birmingham Ltd0.6 km
  • Star Coffee0.9 km
  • Dough0.5 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.7 km
  • MB Metro0.7 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.7 km
  • The Souk Supermarket Limited0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chillichicks0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken (Express)1.0 km
  • My Grill Restaurant0.7 km
  • Smoking Bagels0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.5 km
  • Rowton Hotel0.9 km
  • St Annes Hostel0.9 km
  • Backpackers Hostel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bordesley0.6 km
  • Birmingham Moor Street1.1 km
  • Duddeston1.3 km