Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HIGGINS LANE, B32 1LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGGINS LANE, B32 1LL.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

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

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, B32 1LL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B32 1LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Higgins Lane, 0.2km 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 with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00046944 (shared with 8 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 1LL. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.8%
Asian / British Asian22.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 204,000

13 sales · Mean £ 196,346

Detached

£ 432,000

1 sales · Mean £ 432,000

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

B32 1LL has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences125
Shoplifting39
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.4 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.4 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils0.6 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.7 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.7 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.3 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Eric Jacobs Butchers Shop0.1 km
  • S & D News0.9 km
  • Select & Save0.8 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.4 km
  • Booze Stop0.7 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • B32 Community hub and kitchen0.1 km
  • Westwood Cafe0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.9 km
  • Lenchs Trust0.5 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.5 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.9 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.6 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Johns Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.8 km
  • Oliver's0.8 km
  • Stanley Road Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Amber Tavern0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis3.4 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.9 km
  • Langley Green4.2 km