B32 2EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lightwoods in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2EA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2EA are sourced from Output Area E00046914 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B32 2EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B32 2EA.
420
39
£ 35,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 2EA 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.
Area Character
B32 2EA has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 2EA. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 2EA has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
World's End Junior School
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Baskerville School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Dog Inn0.9 km
- Lin'S Bar0.5 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Amber Tavern0.6 km
- The Court Oak0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Eric Jacobs Butchers Shop1.0 km
- Equinox Farm UK0.9 km
- Faraday Avenue Post Office And News0.9 km
- Malhi Off Licence0.8 km
- The Fruit Shop0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- B32 Community hub and kitchen1.0 km
- No. 3930.7 km
- Royal Shapla0.7 km
- The New Talbot Quinton0.5 km
- The Lion RN Restaurant0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.9 km
- Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Cottage0.2 km
- Tasty & Unique0.6 km
- The Kitchen Co0.7 km
- George & Helens Fish Bar0.2 km
- Kings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)3.2 km
- Smethwick3.6 km
- Selly Oak3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B322EA · Data under Open Government Licence