B21 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kentish Road, 0.6km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0BA 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 in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 34% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00047427 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENTISH ROAD, B21 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTISH ROAD, B21 0BA.
366
33
£ 35,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0BA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B21 0BA spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0BA. The average age is 33.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 132,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B21 0BA has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Wattville Primary School
Holyhead School
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Sandwell Academy
Hamilton School
Galton Valley Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St John Wall Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Clarence News0.2 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.7 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.5 km
- FIG1.0 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Soho Community Hall0.7 km
- The Latin Cafe0.5 km
- Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.9 km
- Kurdish Community Centre0.8 km
- Sikh Temple0.8 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.5 km
- Chick King Fish Bar0.4 km
- SFC0.8 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann0.8 km
- Chip N Whale0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.4 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.3 km
- Smethwick1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
- The Hawthorns Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B210BA · Data under Open Government Licence