Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WINSON GREEN ROAD, B18 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSON GREEN ROAD, B18 4AW.

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Population

801

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B18 4AW 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in B18 4AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-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

B18 4AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winson Green Road, 0.5km from Winson Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4AW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% 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 is moderate at 86 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 B18 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00175650 (shared with 29 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 B18 4AW. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around B18 4AW is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences285
Other crime67
Vehicle crime44
Shoplifting42
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.3 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Benson Community School

Good428 pupils1.0 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.1 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • Londis Parkside Service Station0.8 km
  • African Caribbean Grocery0.5 km
  • Moses Butchers0.6 km
  • D & B Wines0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cafe Shop0.5 km
  • Tahini Grill Ltd0.6 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.7 km
  • Birmingham Community Childrens Centr0.9 km
  • Scales Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.6 km
  • Piri Fino0.5 km
  • Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pon Di Grill0.8 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Barford Road Members Club0.5 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Soho Foundary Tavern1.0 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.6 km
  • Old Windmill0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.4 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.5 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
  • Smethwick2.1 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.3 km