B9 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley Green ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 5DJ is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 59% 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 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00186293 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B9 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B9 5DJ.
267
27
£ 38,900 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 5DJ 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.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, B9 5DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 5DJ. The average age is 27.5. 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: 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)
Crime around B9 5DJ is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wyndcliffe Primary School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Regents Park Community Primary School
Somerville Primary (NC) School
Bordesley Village Primary School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Marlborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- The Bridge Church1.0 km
- Chillerz Cafe1.0 km
- South & City College0.9 km
- Dera Restaurant0.8 km
- Small Heath Surf and Talk0.5 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- MB Metro0.4 km
- Petrol Filling Station0.4 km
- A M Mohammedi Stores0.7 km
- Main Retail And Warehouse0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Attock Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Bordesley King's Store0.4 km
- Mak Halal0.5 km
- Baklava Company Birmingham0.7 km
- Dairy King0.6 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Abims Food and Wine0.6 km
- Bp Express Shopping1.0 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Stars0.7 km
- Stars News Shops Ltd0.6 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Akkommodate Ltd0.1 km
- Cricketers Arms0.1 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.7 km
- Roost0.2 km
- Learn2Drift0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Birmingham Bordesley0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bordesley1.1 km
- Small Heath1.2 km
- Adderley Park1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B95DJ · Data under Open Government Licence