Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MAX ROAD, B32 1LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAX ROAD, B32 1LD.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

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.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B32 1LD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 74% 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 down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

B32 1LD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Max Road, 0.1km from Ridgacre in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B32 1LD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00046948 (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 B32 1LD. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

10 sales · Mean £ 230,300

Terraced

£ 189,500

8 sales · Mean £ 198,375

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

B32 1LD has low crime rates — 35 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 offences115
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour19
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.3 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.3 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.5 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils0.8 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.9 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.2 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.8 km
  • Starr Cafe0.3 km
  • The Haven Community Project0.9 km
  • No. 3930.8 km
  • Royal Shapla0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.8 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.7 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.6 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Piri Pro0.9 km
  • Johns Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Quinton Express Convenience0.9 km
  • The Faraday Local0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Apple Green Service Station0.7 km
  • Greggs Plc0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Lin'S Bar0.3 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • The Court Oak1.0 km
  • Amber Tavern0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis3.6 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.7 km
  • Selly Oak4.0 km