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.
AMBLESIDE, B32 3HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE, B32 3HY.
394
38
£ 35,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bartley Green School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Woodgate Primary School
Nonsuch Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Woodcock Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Bartley Baps0.9 km
- Tilleys Galley0.8 km
- Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Kippa's/Taks Fish Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Valley I Shop0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B323HY · Data under Open Government Licence