Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WOODLAND ROAD, B21 0ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND ROAD, B21 0ER.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

35

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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 0ER 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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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B21 0ER — 73% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.

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

B21 0ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodland Road, 0.9km from Soho in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Holyhead ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

Within the B21 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 42.9% 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 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00047409 (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 0ER. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British8.0%
Asian / British Asian73.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Terraced

£ 130,000

5 sales · Mean £ 130,900

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

Crime around B21 0ER is moderate at 68 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 offences246
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft28
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils0.3 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.4 km
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Hamilton School

Outstanding120 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils1.1 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils1.1 km
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James Watt Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • The Latin Cafe0.7 km
  • So Nice Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
  • Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street0.7 km
  • Jashan Restaurant and Sweet Cent Ltd0.8 km
  • Kurdistan Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Big Saj0.9 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • Erbil Shawarma Kebab House0.8 km
  • Pizza Company0.9 km
  • Sarchnar Shawrma1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • African Caribbean Food Store0.8 km
  • Jay Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
  • Asian Mini Market0.7 km
  • Cake Inn Soho Rd0.9 km
  • Diamond Drinks0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Flat Above0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • 5 Star Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.8 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
  • Smethwick1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km