Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LYE CLOSE LANE, B32 3QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYE CLOSE LANE, B32 3QS.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

39

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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 3QS 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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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B32 3QS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 49.7% year-on-year.

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

B32 3QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lye Close Lane, 0.4km from Moor Street in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

Day-to-day life in B32 3QS has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 49.7% 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 3QS are sourced from Output Area E00045282 (shared with 9 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 3QS. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 66,500

10 sales · Mean £ 65,800

Terraced

£ 172,475

4 sales · Mean £ 183,737

Semi-Detached

£ 179,950

4 sales · Mean £ 193,712

Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

B32 3QS has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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 offences46
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime9
Public order8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Woodgate Primary School

Good401 pupils0.9 km
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Lapal Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km
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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils1.4 km
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Kitwell Primary School

Requires Improvement206 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter (Boora) Foodmarket0.8 km
  • VTS Trading Ltd (newsagent)0.3 km
  • Mace0.8 km
  • Woodgate Post Office/One Stop Store0.2 km
  • Noureen News0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cobham Arms0.8 km
  • The Old Crown0.2 km
  • The Cobham Arms0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Wood Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Woodgate Chippy0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Woodgate Valley Country Park Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis3.9 km
  • Old Hill4.1 km
  • Northfield5.2 km