Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WATTVILLE ROAD, B21 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATTVILLE ROAD, B21 0DN.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B21 0DN 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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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B21 0DN — age 33, 37% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £123k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B21 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wattville 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 0DN 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00047427 (shared with 16 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 0DN. 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

White / British18.4%
Asian / British Asian41.4%
Black / African / Caribbean27.4%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 90,000

7 sales · Mean £ 97,985

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

Crime around B21 0DN is moderate at 52 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 offences157
Vehicle crime26
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour16
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.1 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils0.6 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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Hamilton School

Outstanding120 pupils0.9 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.9 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Boulton

Good247 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Clarence News0.2 km
  • Ksb Foods Limited0.6 km
  • Labbaik Butchers0.5 km
  • FIG0.9 km
  • Vrajhari Retail Limited0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • Soho Foundary Tavern1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Soho Community Hall0.6 km
  • The Latin Cafe0.4 km
  • Kurdish Community Centre0.8 km
  • Sikh Temple0.8 km
  • Aunt Bexcey's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.4 km
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.5 km
  • SFC0.8 km
  • Bamo Traditional Nann0.8 km
  • Chip N Whale0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.5 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.3 km
  • Smethwick1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km