Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GREEN LANE, B21 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, B21 0DD.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B21 0DD 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in B21 0DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B21 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.8km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0DD 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 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00047407 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0DD. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.9%
Asian / British Asian60.5%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 97,500

4 sales · Mean £ 101,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B21 0DD is moderate at 64 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.

Violence and sexual offences238
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order23
Anti-social behaviour22

school Local Schools

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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.3 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils0.4 km
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Hamilton School

Outstanding120 pupils0.7 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.0 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • M and A Minimarket0.2 km
  • Islam Food Store0.9 km
  • African Caribbean Food Store0.9 km
  • Jay Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
  • Clarence News0.2 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
  • Erbil Shawarma Kebab House1.0 km
  • Pizza Company1.0 km
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Latin Cafe0.7 km
  • Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street0.9 km
  • Jashan Restaurant and Sweet Cent Ltd0.9 km
  • Kurdistan Restaurant0.9 km
  • Soho Community Hall0.7 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Flat Above0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.7 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.6 km
  • Smethwick1.8 km