Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

AMBLESIDE, B32 3HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE, B32 3HY.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 3HY 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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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B32 3HY's 60% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

B32 3HY is a safe, established residential area on Ambleside, 0.7km from Woodgate in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B32 3HY represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B32 3HY are sourced from Output Area E00045303 (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 3HY. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 144,000

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around B32 3HY is moderate at 52 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 offences120
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order19
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Woodgate Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good443 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Five Ways School

Outstanding1305 pupils0.8 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils1.2 km
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Woodcock Hill Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • K'S Superstore0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Post Office0.9 km
  • Kingsbridge Wine0.3 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • S S KULLAR LTD t.a Loppy's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Wood Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Box0.5 km
  • Valley Spice0.4 km
  • Caribbean Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bartley Baps0.9 km
  • Tilleys Galley0.8 km
  • Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Kippa's/Taks Fish Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Valley I Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bartley Green Football Club0.2 km
  • Bartley Green Social Club0.8 km
  • Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Flat0.3 km
  • Student Bar0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak4.1 km
  • Northfield4.1 km
  • University (Birmingham)4.3 km