B18 4HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dudley Road, 0.5km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4HB 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 is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 4HB are sourced from Output Area E00047400 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUDLEY ROAD, B18 4HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDLEY ROAD, B18 4HB.
473
30
£ 33,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4HB 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
64% of B18 4HB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4HB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4HB is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
City Road Primary School
Cape Primary School
Barford Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Foundry
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.6 km
- Caribbean Delight0.3 km
- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Old Windmill0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Piri Fino0.6 km
- Alton Takeaway0.0 km
- Cantonese Express0.5 km
- City Fryer0.5 km
- Hasan Takeaway0.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Blakeys Newsagents0.8 km
- City Halal Meat0.5 km
- Clare News0.6 km
- Dylan Mini Market0.3 km
- Hassan & Bross Supermarket0.2 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.7 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.4 km
- Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.0 km
- Full-A-Flava Caribbean Restaurant0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
- Amir Supermarket0.3 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.2 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.8 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B184HB · Data under Open Government Licence