Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

FARADAY AVENUE, B32 1LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY AVENUE, B32 1LX.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British51.7%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Criminal damage and arson36
Shoplifting29
Vehicle crime24
Public order21

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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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.7 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.2 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.4 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.4 km
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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Bob's Fry Inn0.8 km
  • Ridge Chippy0.6 km
  • Johns Fish Bar0.4 km
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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