Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BRIDGEBURN ROAD, B31 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEBURN ROAD, B31 1BT.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B31 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, B31 1BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.

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

B31 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridgeburn Road, 0.4km from Bartley Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B31 1BT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.1% 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 B31 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00045249 (shared with 4 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 B31 1BT. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 141,000

4 sales · Mean £ 149,750

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

11 sales · Mean £ 162,181

Flat

£ 78,500

1 sales · Mean £ 78,500

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

Crime around B31 1BT is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Woodcock Hill Primary School

Good202 pupils0.1 km
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Shenley Fields Nursery School

Outstanding135 pupils0.2 km
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Shenley Academy

Good850 pupils0.6 km
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Green Meadow Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Five Ways School

Outstanding1305 pupils1.0 km
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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils1.0 km
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Edith Cadbury Nursery School

Good93 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good443 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Astons Chemist1.0 km
  • Cost Cutter1.0 km
  • Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.2 km
  • Kingsbridge Wine0.9 km
  • Select & Save0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Highlander0.8 km
  • Weoley Castle Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Bartley Green Football Club1.0 km
  • Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Flat0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.7 km
  • The Hungry Fellas0.2 km
  • Tilleys Galley0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
  • Dragon House0.9 km
  • Hillwood Chippy0.2 km
  • Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.7 km
  • Pizza Box0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northfield3.0 km
  • Selly Oak3.4 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.9 km