Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DOVEDALE ROAD, B23 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEDALE ROAD, B23 5BP.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B23 5BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B23 5BP has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

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

B23 5BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dovedale Road, 0.4km from Oscott in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5BP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 4.6% 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 B23 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00175734 (shared with 9 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 B23 5BP. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean21.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 165,500

5 sales · Mean £ 170,980

Terraced

£ 180,000

4 sales · Mean £ 179,500

Flat

£ 166,000

1 sales · Mean £ 166,000

Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 248,333

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

B23 5BP has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences139
Vehicle crime24
Burglary20
Public order20
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.4 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils1.0 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils1.0 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Londis College Road0.7 km
  • A1 Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Bargain Kings UK0.7 km
  • G Preston & Co Ltd0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • Pizza Hot0.7 km
  • The Ring Side Cafe0.3 km
  • Zinger Chicken0.7 km
  • Hot n Spicy Hut0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Happy Tummies - Unit A0.8 km
  • Old Town0.8 km
  • Teasers0.3 km
  • Balti Shack Limited0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Oscott Social Club0.3 km
  • No 1 Pub0.6 km
  • The Leopard0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington1.9 km
  • Chester Road2.1 km
  • Wylde Green2.4 km