Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BOLNEY ROAD, B32 2PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLNEY ROAD, B32 2PU.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 2PU 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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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B32 2PU has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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B32 2PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bolney Road, 0.2km from Worlds End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Quinton ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 2PU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 2PU are sourced from Output Area E00046956 (shared with 4 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 2PU. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.9%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 166,250

2 sales · Mean £ 166,250

Terraced

£ 135,250

8 sales · Mean £ 144,250

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

Crime around B32 2PU is moderate at 57 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 offences203
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order32
Shoplifting29
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils0.3 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils0.3 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.5 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.2 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Select & Save0.7 km
  • Eric Jacobs Butchers Shop0.6 km
  • S & D News0.2 km
  • Quinton Store0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Court Oak0.9 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)1.0 km
  • Lenchs Trust0.7 km
  • B32 Community hub and kitchen0.6 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.2 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.8 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.3 km
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • George & Helens Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Johns Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Pizza Cottage0.7 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)3.2 km
  • Selly Oak3.5 km
  • Rowley Regis4.1 km