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.
LYE CLOSE LANE, B32 3QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYE CLOSE LANE, B32 3QS.
249
39
£ 35,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodgate Primary School
Lapal Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Howley Grange Primary School
Bartley Green School
Kitwell Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cobham Arms0.8 km
- The Old Crown0.2 km
- The Cobham Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wood Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- Woodgate Chippy0.2 km
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
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B323QS · Data under Open Government Licence