B18 4HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dudley Road, 0.6km from Rotton Park in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within North Edgbaston ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
B18 4HJ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4HJ are sourced from Output Area E00046414 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUDLEY ROAD, B18 4HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDLEY ROAD, B18 4HJ.
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£ 33,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4HJ 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
B18 4HJ has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4HJ. The average age is 33.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4HJ is moderate at 83 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
City Road Primary School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
Cape Primary School
Barford Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Foundry
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barford Road Members Club0.6 km
- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Caribbean Delight0.3 km
- Old Windmill0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Piri Fino0.6 km
- Tariq Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Alton Takeaway0.1 km
- Cantonese Express0.5 km
- City Fryer0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Dudley Halal Meat0.9 km
- Nafees1.0 km
- African Caribbean Grocery0.3 km
- Moses Butchers0.1 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Tahini Grill Ltd0.1 km
- Chennai Dosa0.3 km
- Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen0.8 km
- City Road Methodist Church0.4 km
- Dessert Parlour Birmingham Ltd0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.5 km
- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
- Amir Supermarket0.3 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.1 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.8 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.0 km
- Jewellery Quarter2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B184HJ · Data under Open Government Licence