Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WELSH HOUSE FARM ROAD, B32 2NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSH HOUSE FARM ROAD, B32 2NQ.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2NQ 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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5/10
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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

Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in B32 2NQ — 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 2NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welsh House Farm Road, 0.4km from Harts Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2NQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2NQ are sourced from Output Area E00046014 (shared with 10 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 2NQ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.5%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean35.7%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around B32 2NQ is moderate at 50 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 offences157
Public order24
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.1 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils0.9 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.9 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.9 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.0 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.1 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Browns Butchers0.7 km
  • S & D News0.5 km
  • Londis/PREMIER/BLANDFORD CONVENIENCE0.1 km
  • Sudiksha Foods0.7 km
  • War Lane Cellar0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Ciao LJ0.7 km
  • Captains Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • The Haven Community Project0.3 km
  • Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society1.0 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Harborne Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Johns Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.9 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.1 km
  • George & Helens Fish Bar0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Court Oak1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)2.6 km
  • Selly Oak2.9 km
  • Bournville4.4 km