B18 4HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dudley Road, 0.7km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4HD 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, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 4HD are sourced from Output Area E00047400 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUDLEY ROAD, B18 4HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDLEY ROAD, B18 4HD.
473
30
£ 33,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4HD 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 4HD'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 4HD. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,500
2 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4HD is moderate at 67 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
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Foundry
Barford Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Cape Hill Mini Market0.9 km
- KookieD's Grocery Store1.0 km
- Sams Authentic Foodstore0.9 km
- D & B Wines0.7 km
- General Stores0.7 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Kashmir Grill House1.0 km
- ZigZag Desserts1.0 km
- Akash Pizza1.0 km
- Cape Hill Chippy0.6 km
- Alton Takeaway0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- BRRGRR Birmingham0.7 km
- Red Fried Chicken0.0 km
- Bake and Take0.9 km
- Netty's Carribean & English0.5 km
- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Amir Supermarket0.4 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.0 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Caribbean Delight0.1 km
- Community Action Project0.9 km
- Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.9 km
- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.7 km
- The Victoria Suite1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.6 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.9 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B184HD · Data under Open Government Licence