Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

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

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

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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

B32 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.8% year-on-year.

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

B32 1AS 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £204k, up 44.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 1AS 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 1AS. 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

Terraced

£ 192,500

4 sales · Mean £ 202,500

Semi-Detached

£ 183,000

3 sales · Mean £ 200,333

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

B32 1AS 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 offences61
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 pupils0.5 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils0.8 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 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

10 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Glorious Convenience and Booze0.3 km
  • Prestige Wines and Convenience0.5 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Quinton Methodist Church0.4 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.9 km
  • Coffee@Cogs0.7 km
  • Reel Cinema0.4 km
  • Milano Lounge0.3 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda (Quinton)0.4 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Bob's Fry Inn0.6 km
  • Ridge Chippy0.9 km
  • Howley Grange Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Kent Rd Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.4 km
  • Old Hill3.3 km
  • Langley Green3.9 km