Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B32 2NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B32 2NB.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2NB 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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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B32 2NB has a significant social housing presence — 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 2NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Worlds End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2NB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 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 2NB are sourced from Output Area E00046017 (shared with 5 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 2NB. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.9%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean33.1%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

B32 2NB has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences123
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Burglary16
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils0.7 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.8 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.0 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.2 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Malhi Off Licence1.0 km
  • Londis/PREMIER/BLANDFORD CONVENIENCE0.2 km
  • Post Office0.8 km
  • B & G Liquor Store1.0 km
  • J R News1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Captains Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • The Haven Community Project0.4 km
  • Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Plaice in Harborne0.8 km
  • The Lion RN Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Harborne Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Johns Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)2.8 km
  • Selly Oak3.0 km
  • Bournville4.4 km