Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WEST BOULEVARD, B32 2PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BOULEVARD, B32 2PP.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2PP 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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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B32 2PP spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B32 2PP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Boulevard, 0.4km from Worlds End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2PP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 6.5% year-on-year. 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 2PP are sourced from Output Area E00046953 (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 2PP. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.1%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 205,000

5 sales · Mean £ 184,500

Semi-Detached

£ 123,500

3 sales · Mean £ 109,526

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

Crime around B32 2PP is moderate at 53 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 offences222
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order31
Vehicle crime27
Anti-social behaviour25

school Local Schools

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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.5 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.5 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.6 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils0.9 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.1 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Eric Jacobs Butchers Shop0.8 km
  • S & D News0.1 km
  • Samra Confectionery0.9 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Select & Save0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • B32 Community hub and kitchen0.8 km
  • Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)0.9 km
  • Lenchs Trust0.8 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.2 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Johns Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.8 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.4 km
  • George & Helens Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lin'S Bar0.9 km
  • The Court Oak1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.8 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.5 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)3.0 km
  • Selly Oak3.3 km
  • Rowley Regis4.3 km