B24 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orphanage Road, 0.1km from Chester Road in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Erdington ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B24 0BB offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £186k.
Census 2021 statistics for B24 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00045720 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B24 0BB.
531
48
£ 46,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B24 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B24 0BB. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 186,500
4 sales · Mean £ 184,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B24 0BB is above average at 100 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.
school Local Schools
Yenton Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Wylde Green Primary School
Penns Primary School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Osborne Primary School
Paget Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- From Me To You Flowers0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Jade Whisper Limited T/A Harlequin0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Rose And Crown0.9 km
- The Yenton0.2 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Digby0.9 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Jahed Tandoori0.2 km
- Juboraj0.2 km
- The Window Box0.3 km
- Coffee Cup0.2 km
- Sweet The Dessert Shop0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- Yau0.8 km
- Balti Hut0.5 km
- HongKong House0.3 km
- Sushi Bistro0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
- Central England Co Operative0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.2 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.6 km
- Erdington1.2 km
- Wylde Green1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B240BB · Data under Open Government Licence