Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0AD.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /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: B24 0AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 49, B24 0AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £440k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

B24 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orphanage Road, 0.3km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

Within the B24 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for B24 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00045736 (shared with 8 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 B24 0AD. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Detached

£ 360,500

2 sales · Mean £ 360,500

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

Crime around B24 0AD is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting135
Violence and sexual offences115
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.2 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.3 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils0.7 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils0.9 km
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Osborne Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils1.0 km
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Paget Primary School

Requires Improvement387 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • VPS Supermarket & Life Style Express0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.5 km
  • Coral Bookmakers0.4 km
  • Tesco Service Station0.3 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Coffee Cup0.5 km
  • Sweet The Dessert Shop0.5 km
  • Juboraj Restaurant0.4 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
  • Namaste Sutton0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Yau0.9 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.5 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Chester House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Digby0.8 km
  • Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Pheasant Plucker0.6 km
  • The Yenton0.3 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.7 km
  • Erdington0.9 km
  • Wylde Green1.7 km