B21 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holyhead Road, 0.9km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0AS 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 in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 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. 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 B21 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00047374 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLYHEAD ROAD, B21 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYHEAD ROAD, B21 0AS.
349
33
£ 35,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0AS 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
B21 0AS is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0AS. The average age is 33.5. 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
£ 101,000
4 sales · Mean £ 106,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0AS is moderate at 57 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
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Wattville Primary School
Holyhead School
Hamilton School
St John Wall Catholic School
Sandwell Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Clarence News0.4 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.9 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.4 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.8 km
- Holyhead News0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Soho Community Hall0.9 km
- Kurdish Community Centre0.7 km
- Sikh Temple0.7 km
- Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.8 km
- The Latin Cafe0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.9 km
- Bigg Saj Takeaway1.0 km
- Chick King Fish Bar0.2 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann0.7 km
- Chip N Whale0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.7 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B210AS · Data under Open Government Licence