B9 5JJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Yardley Green Road, 0.3km from Bordesley Green East in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Heartlands ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 5JJ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 5JJ are sourced from Output Area E00047349 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARDLEY GREEN ROAD, B9 5JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY GREEN ROAD, B9 5JJ.
522
31
£ 32,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 5JJ 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
B9 5JJ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 5JJ. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B9 5JJ is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Waverley School
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
Blakesley Hall Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Starbank School
Waverley Studio College
Alston Primary School
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Best Quality Halal Meat0.5 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Drinks R Us0.4 km
- D & B Wines & Spirits0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Kins Crunchy Chicken0.4 km
- Phone City0.5 km
- Pizza Rapido0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Blus Kebab House And Take Away0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe One - Autograph0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- The Fryer's Chargrilled1.0 km
- Dulcet Dessert1.0 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Bashir & Son Covenience Store0.5 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
- Saqib Supermarket1.0 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stechford1.5 km
- Adderley Park2.2 km
- Tyseley2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B95JJ · Data under Open Government Licence