Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WEDGEWOOD ROAD, B32 1LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEDGEWOOD ROAD, B32 1LS.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 1LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B32 1LS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 51% 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.

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

B32 1LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wedgewood Road, 0.4km from Ridgacre in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

B32 1LS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. 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 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00046947 (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 1LS. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

6 sales · Mean £ 175,241

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

Crime around B32 1LS is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences160
Criminal damage and arson39
Shoplifting31
Vehicle crime27
Public order22

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 pupils0.5 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.6 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.8 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Apple Green Service Station0.9 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • Equinox Farm UK0.3 km
  • Faraday Avenue Post Office And News0.3 km
  • Isaac News0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Lenchs Trust0.7 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.9 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.8 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton0.9 km
  • Pizzeria Paradiso0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • George & Helens Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Chop & Wok0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Ki Ban Cantonese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.5 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.3 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis3.5 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.9 km
  • Selly Oak4.2 km