B32 2NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rilstone Road, 0.5km from Harts Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2NN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 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 2NN are sourced from Output Area E00045998 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RILSTONE ROAD, B32 2NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RILSTONE ROAD, B32 2NN.
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30
£ 35,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 2NN 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.
Area Character
B32 2NN has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 2NN. The average age is 30.2. 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 2NN has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Woodhouse Primary Academy
World's End Infant and Nursery School
World's End Junior School
Baskerville School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
St Peters CofE Primary School
Paganel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Browns Butchers0.7 km
- S & D News0.4 km
- Londis/PREMIER/BLANDFORD CONVENIENCE0.2 km
- Sudiksha Foods0.7 km
- War Lane Cellar0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ciao LJ0.7 km
- Captains Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Starr Cafe1.0 km
- The Haven Community Project0.1 km
- Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.8 km
- Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Harborne Fish Bar0.7 km
- Johns Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Cottage0.8 km
- Royal Munchy Box0.2 km
- George & Helens Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lin'S Bar1.0 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Court Oak0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)2.7 km
- Selly Oak3.0 km
- Smethwick4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B322NN · Data under Open Government Licence