B18 4PG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Handsworth New Road, 0.4km from Black Patch in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B18 4PG 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 metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 37% 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 is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.6% 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 4PG are sourced from Output Area E00047383 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANDSWORTH NEW ROAD, B18 4PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDSWORTH NEW ROAD, B18 4PG.
464
35
£ 33,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B18 4PG 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 4PG has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 44.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B18 4PG. The average age is 34.7. 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
Terraced
£ 101,500
2 sales · Mean £ 101,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B18 4PG is moderate at 74 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
Oasis Academy Foundry
James Watt Primary School
Oasis Academy Boulton
Benson Community School
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Deu-Chem Ltd0.9 km
- Moses Butchers1.0 km
- D & B Wines1.0 km
- General Stores1.0 km
- M K Foodstore0.2 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cross Guns Pub0.9 km
- Black Eagle0.9 km
- Pump Tavern1.0 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Soho Tavern0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Tahini Grill Ltd1.0 km
- Aunt Bexcey's Cafe0.6 km
- BRRGRR Birmingham0.3 km
- Red Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Amor Desserts0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Uk Gmbh1.0 km
- International Supermarket1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
- S & D Supermarket1.0 km
- Khans Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sarchnar Shawrma1.0 km
- C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway0.6 km
- Barfi Desserts Ltd T/A Barfia1.0 km
- Barfia Birmingham1.0 km
- Alton Takeaway1.0 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Jewellery Quarter1.9 km
- The Hawthorns1.9 km
- Smethwick1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Winson Green Outer Circle (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B184PG · Data under Open Government Licence