B21 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Street, 0.7km from Soho in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0EG 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 27% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 142.9% year-on-year. 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 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00047420 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, B21 0EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, B21 0EG.
492
31
£ 35,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0EG 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
50% of B21 0EG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 142.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0EG. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 124,500
8 sales · Mean £ 163,122
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B21 0EG is moderate at 60 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
Hamilton School
Sandwell Academy
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
Oasis Academy Boulton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Clarence News0.1 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.5 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.4 km
- FIG1.0 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.7 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Soho Foundary Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Soho Community Hall0.6 km
- The Latin Cafe0.5 km
- Kurdish Community Centre0.6 km
- Pure Vegi1.0 km
- Sangam (Veg) Restaurant1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.6 km
- Chick King Fish Bar0.5 km
- SFC0.9 km
- Bigg Saj Takeaway0.9 km
- Singh Fast Food1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.6 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.4 km
- Smethwick1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B210EG · Data under Open Government Licence