Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLLEGE ROAD, B32 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B32 1AB.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B32 1AB's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.

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

B32 1AB is a safe, established residential area on College Road, 0.3km from Quinton in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B32 1AB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00046923 (shared with 12 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 B32 1AB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 117,450

2 sales · Mean £ 117,450

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

B32 1AB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.6 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.9 km
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Leasowes High School

Good989 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.0 km
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Hurst Green Primary School

Good418 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Subway0.0 km
  • Glorious Convenience and Booze0.2 km
  • Prestige Wines and Convenience0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Extra1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Quinton Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Beef Belly Grill1.0 km
  • Coffee@Cogs0.6 km
  • Reel Cinema0.2 km
  • Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Merchants1.0 km
  • Parkes Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Classic Fryer0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Bob's Fry Inn0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stag & Three Horseshoes0.9 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.1 km
  • Old Hill3.1 km
  • Langley Green3.7 km