B25 8RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathmere Avenue, 0.1km from Yardley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Yardley West & Stechford ward and the Birmingham, Yardley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, down 0.8% 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 B25 8RQ are sourced from Output Area E00045110 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHMERE AVENUE, B25 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHMERE AVENUE, B25 8RQ.
303
39
£ 40,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B25 8RQ's 69% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B25 8RQ. The average age is 38.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 228,000
24 sales · Mean £ 232,187
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Detached
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B25 8RQ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Yardley Primary School
Oasis Academy Hobmoor
Blakesley Hall Primary School
East Birmingham Network Academy
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
Stechford Primary School
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Stoney Lane Convenience Store0.2 km
- Edmonds Court1.0 km
- Quicksilver Amusements0.8 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.8 km
- Texaco Swan Service Station0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Dessert-Tella0.8 km
- Little Bengal Indian Rest. and Takea0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Ivy's Cafe0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Co-Operative Supermarket0.3 km
- 2 Ms Supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- KFC0.3 km
- Da Bunz and Grillz0.6 km
- Peking Wok0.2 km
- Pizza Pan0.8 km
- Cyprus Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Central Guest House0.9 km
- Alcombe House Ltd0.9 km
- Blue Bell Guest House0.9 km
- Gables Nest Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Birmingham Co-Operative Sports And S0.7 km
- New Inn0.9 km
- O Mahoneys Bar0.2 km
- The Merry Mare0.2 km
- The Rootless Pub0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stechford1.8 km
- Lea Hall2.2 km
- Acocks Green2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B258RQ · Data under Open Government Licence