B32 1NR is a mixed residential area on Upper Meadow Road, 0.5km 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 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £201k.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 1NR are sourced from Output Area E00046945 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER MEADOW ROAD, B32 1NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER MEADOW ROAD, B32 1NR.
291
41
£ 43,100 /yr
48%
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
No single demographic signal dominates B32 1NR — age 41, 82% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 1NR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,000
7 sales · Mean £ 177,928
Terraced
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 1NR is moderate at 66 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
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Academy
World's End Junior School
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Quinton Express Convenience0.4 km
- The Faraday Local0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Eric Jacobs Butchers Shop0.4 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Starr Cafe0.8 km
- B32 Community hub and kitchen0.4 km
- Pizzeria Paradiso0.8 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.3 km
- Lenchs Trust0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Shiraz Supermarket0.8 km
- Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.8 km
- WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Johns Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oliver's0.8 km
- Stanley Road Chip Shop1.0 km
- Bob's Fry Inn0.4 km
- Ridge Chippy0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lin'S Bar0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis3.3 km
- University (Birmingham)4.1 km
- Langley Green4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B321NR · Data under Open Government Licence