Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

RILSTONE ROAD, B32 2NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RILSTONE ROAD, B32 2NN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

388

cake
Avg Age

30

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

work
Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

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.

shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British29.9%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.8%
Other / Mixed19.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 7%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences173
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order27
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour19

school Local Schools

P

Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.3 km
P

Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.7 km
P

World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.8 km
P

World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
A

Baskerville School

Good162 pupils0.8 km
S

Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.1 km
P

St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.2 km
P

Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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

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
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.8 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.8 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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