B9 5NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitacre Road, 0.5km from Bromwich, Little in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Heartlands ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
Day-to-day life in B9 5NL has the character of 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. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5NL are sourced from Output Area E00046643 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITACRE ROAD, B9 5NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITACRE ROAD, B9 5NL.
530
27
£ 34,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 5NL 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 B9 5NL — 72% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 5NL. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 134,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B9 5NL has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Parkfield Community School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Bordesley Green Primary School
Nansen Primary School
Rockwood Academy
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bro Buns0.7 km
- Burger and Sauce0.6 km
- Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque0.6 km
- The Fryer's Chargrilled0.9 km
- Chaiiwala0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.6 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.7 km
- Food Corner0.9 km
- Pizza Rapido1.0 km
- Sam & Harrys0.8 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Dilon News & Food0.9 km
- Mej Hingley & Co Ltd0.9 km
- Green Lane Halal Meat0.9 km
- Kandylava0.8 km
- Shah Garages0.8 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- A1 Supermarket0.9 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.8 km
- UK Supermarket0.9 km
- Khan Grocery0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Big Shot Snooker Club0.7 km
- Bridge House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.5 km
- Duddeston1.8 km
- Small Heath2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B95NL · Data under Open Government Licence