B32 2ES is a mixed residential area on Balden Road, 0.3km from Lightwoods in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B32, B32 2ES offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00046971 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALDEN ROAD, B32 2ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDEN ROAD, B32 2ES.
338
47
£ 56,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 2ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B32 2ES has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 47 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 2ES. The average age is 46.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 383,500
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
5 sales · Mean £ 354,500
Terraced
£ 320,000
7 sales · Mean £ 292,070
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 2ES is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Baskerville School
World's End Infant and Nursery School
World's End Junior School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Lordswood Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Tasty Bake0.5 km
- B & G News0.5 km
- Samra Confectionery0.6 km
- The Lordswood Inn0.4 km
- Premier - Padda Stores1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Amber Tavern0.5 km
- Old House At Home1.0 km
- Lin'S Bar0.7 km
- The Dog Inn0.6 km
- The Court Oak0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.5 km
- Big Man's Food0.4 km
- Urban Tea House0.4 km
- Starr Cafe0.7 km
- No. 3930.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Kitchen Co0.6 km
- Pizza Cottage0.5 km
- Stanley Road Chip Shop1.0 km
- George & Helens Fish Bar0.5 km
- Naked Chicken0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick3.2 km
- University (Birmingham)3.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B322ES · Data under Open Government Licence