B32 1LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Faraday Avenue, 0.5km from Worlds End 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00046949 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARADAY AVENUE, B32 1LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY AVENUE, B32 1LX.
331
35
£ 43,100 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
48% of B32 1LX's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1LX. The average age is 35.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 1LX is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
World's End Junior School
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Academy
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Nonsuch Primary School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
- Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.4 km
- WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.4 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Equinox Farm UK0.4 km
- Faraday Avenue Post Office And News0.5 km
- Isaac News0.8 km
- Malhi Off Licence0.4 km
- The Fruit Shop0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lenchs Trust0.8 km
- Boni Kidz CIC0.7 km
- FoodCycle Quinton0.8 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.6 km
- The Lion RN Restaurant0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Kings Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Bob's Fry Inn0.8 km
- Ridge Chippy0.6 km
- Johns Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- Lin'S Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis3.6 km
- University (Birmingham)3.9 km
- Selly Oak4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B321LX · Data under Open Government Licence