B24 8BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodlea Drive, 0.4km from Gravelly Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Gravelly Hill ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For families considering a move, B24 8BQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £485k. 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 B24 8BQ are sourced from Output Area E00045705 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLEA DRIVE, B24 8BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLEA DRIVE, B24 8BQ.
381
38
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B24 8BQ 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.
Area Character
B24 8BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £485k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £485k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B24 8BQ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B24 8BQ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queensbury School
Erdington Academy
Erdington Hall Primary School
St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School
Oscott Manor School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Featherstone Nursery School
Birches Green Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Buffet Island0.9 km
- Bulls Street Burgers0.6 km
- Slemani Restaurant0.6 km
- Spice lounge0.5 km
- Gold UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Charlie Hall Public House0.9 km
- The Erdington Club0.8 km
- Lad in The Lane0.5 km
- Club Maragh0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- Bp Express Shopping0.5 km
- Erdington Church Soup Kitchen0.4 km
- Erdington News Plus0.7 km
- Hayer Foodstore1.0 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Big Johns0.6 km
- Classic Fish Bar0.6 km
- Erdington Foodbank0.5 km
- Island Spice Caribbean Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Rollason Wood Hotel0.2 km
- The Rollason Wood Hotel0.2 km
- Rugby House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravelly Hill0.7 km
- Erdington1.3 km
- Chester Road2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B248BQ · Data under Open Government Licence