B32 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Hagley Road West, 0.9km from Ridgacre 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00046916 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B32 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B32 1BY.
296
44
£ 43,100 /yr
52%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B32 1BY — age 44, 90% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1BY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,200
3 sales · Mean £ 195,566
Terraced
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 1BY has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Quinton Church Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Apple Green Service Station0.4 km
- Greggs Plc0.3 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.5 km
- Booze Stop0.3 km
- B & G News0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Milano Lounge0.7 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.5 km
- Dolce Desserts0.8 km
- Lenchs Trust1.0 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Big John's (Retail) Limited0.6 km
- Piri Pro0.9 km
- Rose's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lin'S Bar1.0 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.7 km
- The Wernley0.9 km
- Amber Tavern0.9 km
- Perry Hill Tavern0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- WORLDS END SUPERMARKET1.0 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.4 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.8 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.6 km
- Langley Green3.5 km
- Old Hill3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B321BY · Data under Open Government Licence