Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

TENNAL DRIVE, B32 2DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNAL DRIVE, B32 2DU.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, B32 2DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B32 2DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tennal Drive, 0.6km from Lightwoods in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2DU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k. 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 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00046914 (shared with 9 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 2DU. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.7%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,666

Terraced

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 374,333

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

B32 2DU has low crime rates — 36 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 offences70
Shoplifting37
Burglary18
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.7 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils0.9 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.9 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.9 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.0 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.1 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tasty & Unique0.7 km
  • The Kitchen Co0.7 km
  • George & Helens Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Naked Chicken0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Tasty Bake0.7 km
  • Wisley Way News0.8 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
  • Select & Save0.2 km
  • Texaco Petrol Station0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Amber Tavern0.7 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.6 km
  • The Court Oak0.1 km
  • The Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.8 km
  • Big Man's Food0.7 km
  • Urban Tea House0.7 km
  • No. 3930.7 km
  • Royal Shapla0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET1.0 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.1 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)3.1 km
  • Smethwick3.5 km
  • Selly Oak3.7 km