Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WEST HEATH ROAD, B18 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HEATH ROAD, B18 4DL.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B18 4DL 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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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B18 4DL has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 75.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B18 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Heath Road, 0.6km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4DL 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 28% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 75.0% year-on-year. 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 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00047400 (shared with 18 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 4DL. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.2%
Asian / British Asian64.2%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 99,000

7 sales · Mean £ 93,285

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

Crime around B18 4DL is above average at 104 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 offences397
Other crime73
Vehicle crime70
Public order65
Anti-social behaviour59

school Local Schools

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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.1 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils0.7 km
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Barford Primary School

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • D & B Wines0.5 km
  • General Stores0.5 km
  • M K Foodstore0.7 km
  • Blakeys Newsagents0.7 km
  • City Halal Meat0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • BRRGRR Birmingham0.5 km
  • Midland Sailing Club1.0 km
  • Red Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Netty's Carribean & English0.7 km
  • Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.3 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.2 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Cape Hill Chippy0.8 km
  • Alton Takeaway0.2 km
  • Cantonese Express0.5 km
  • City Fryer0.5 km
  • Golden Chippy0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Caribbean Delight0.3 km
  • Old Windmill0.8 km
  • Barford Road Members Club0.6 km
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.8 km
  • Jewellery Quarter2.0 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.0 km