Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CAPERN GROVE, B32 2JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPERN GROVE, B32 2JJ.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2JJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in B32 2JJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 2JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capern Grove, 0.3km from Harts Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2JJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 2JJ are sourced from Output Area E00046008 (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 2JJ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean28.5%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 189,500

6 sales · Mean £ 188,333

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

B32 2JJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences138
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils0.6 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.8 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils1.0 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.3 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Select & Save0.8 km
  • Texaco Petrol Station0.6 km
  • Browns Butchers0.5 km
  • S & D News0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Court Oak0.8 km
  • Harborne Cricket Club1.0 km
  • The Bell0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)0.4 km
  • Ciao LJ0.5 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.8 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton0.8 km
  • Mytime Active0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • George & Helens Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Harborne Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.8 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)2.5 km
  • Selly Oak2.9 km
  • Smethwick4.2 km