B18 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4BL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 73 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00175650 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B18 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B18 4BL.
801
42
£ 33,200 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4BL 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
B18 4BL has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-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 B18 4BL. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4BL is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
Oasis Academy Foundry
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
City Road Primary School
Barford Primary School
Benson Community School
Oasis Academy Boulton
James Watt Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- D & B Wines0.6 km
- General Stores0.6 km
- M K Foodstore0.4 km
- Londis Parkside Service Station0.9 km
- FaB Food0.4 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- BRRGRR Birmingham0.2 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Cafe Shop0.6 km
- Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.7 km
- Sunset Grill House0.7 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.6 km
- Piri Fino0.6 km
- Arches Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Alton Takeaway0.6 km
- Cantonese Express0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.6 km
- Devonshire Arms0.6 km
- Old Windmill0.7 km
- Caribbean Delight0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Amir Supermarket0.5 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.8 km
- Smethwick2.0 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B184BL · Data under Open Government Licence