B21 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
The people who live in B21 0BJ are typical of 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, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 62 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 B21 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00047405 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B21 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B21 0BJ.
469
30
£ 35,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0BJ 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in B21 0BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0BJ. The average age is 30.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0BJ is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wattville Primary School
Sandwell Academy
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Holyhead School
Galton Valley Primary School
Hamilton School
St John Wall Catholic School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Islam Food Store0.7 km
- RK Pharmacy0.8 km
- Clarence News0.6 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.7 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Latin Cafe0.7 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Wattville Cafe0.5 km
- Brasshouse Lane Community Centre1.0 km
- Doux Desserts0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- SFC0.7 km
- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.7 km
- Chip N Whale0.7 km
- Garmyan0.8 km
- Grandad's Tastee Patties0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.9 km
- Thai Taste 771.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.4 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Hawthorns Rail Station0.3 km
- The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B210BJ · Data under Open Government Licence