Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

RIDGACRE ROAD WEST, B32 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGACRE ROAD WEST, B32 1AR.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B32 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 16.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00046935 (shared with 13 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 1AR. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

7 sales · Mean £ 225,135

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

B32 1AR has low crime rates — 24 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 offences63
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.6 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.8 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils0.8 km
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Leasowes High School

Good989 pupils1.1 km
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Lapal Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Glorious Convenience and Booze0.2 km
  • Prestige Wines and Convenience0.6 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.9 km
  • Booze Stop1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Quinton Methodist Church0.4 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.9 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill1.0 km
  • Coffee@Cogs0.7 km
  • Reel Cinema0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda (Quinton)0.3 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Balti Herbs & Spices1.0 km
  • Chop & Wok1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Ki Ban Cantonese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Subway (Midlands) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.4 km
  • Old Hill3.3 km
  • Langley Green3.8 km