B18 4DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heath Street, 0.7km from Merryhill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
This 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 above average at 96 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 B18 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00047394 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH STREET, B18 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH STREET, B18 4DF.
399
33
£ 33,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4DF 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
B18 4DF has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4DF. The average age is 33.0. 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 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 4DF is above average at 96 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
City Road Primary School
Cape Primary School
Barford Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Cafe Shop0.5 km
- Boaters Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Scales Restaurant0.8 km
- Coffee Culture City Hospital0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.9 km
- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.4 km
- Watan Afghan Street Food0.4 km
- Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
- Pon Di Grill0.9 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Londis Parkside Service Station0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Fresh Fish Daily0.4 km
- International Supermarket0.4 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Soho Foundary Tavern0.8 km
- Devonshire Arms0.9 km
- Old Windmill0.8 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.7 km
- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.8 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.0 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B184DF · Data under Open Government Licence