B18 4EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Bellefield Avenue, 0.4km from St. Cuthbert's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4EN 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. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 30% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £127k, 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 B18 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00047402 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELLEFIELD AVENUE, B18 4EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLEFIELD AVENUE, B18 4EN.
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£ 33,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4EN 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
53% of B18 4EN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4EN. The average age is 29.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,000
3 sales · Mean £ 114,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4EN is above average at 131 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
Barford Primary School
City Road Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Foundry
Cape Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- City Discount Store0.2 km
- City Road Convenience Store0.3 km
- Flat above Hayer Supermarket0.6 km
- Sana International Mini Market0.2 km
- Summerfield Post Office0.3 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Lick Your Fingers0.2 km
- Cafe Shop0.2 km
- Boaters Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.9 km
- Stars Nation Church0.8 km
- Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.5 km
- Watan Afghan Street Food0.5 km
- Alton Takeaway0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Caribbean Delight0.6 km
- Barford Road Members Club0.3 km
- Devonshire Arms0.9 km
- Old Windmill0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Amir Supermarket0.1 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.7 km
- Smethwick2.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B184EN · Data under Open Government Licence