Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SOMMERFIELD ROAD, B32 3RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMMERFIELD ROAD, B32 3RH.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

B32 3RH has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B32 3RH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sommerfield Road, 0.2km from Woodgate Valley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 3RH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3RH are sourced from Output Area E00045288 (shared with 5 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 3RH. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
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

Flat

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

Terraced

£ 160,500

2 sales · Mean £ 160,500

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

B32 3RH has low crime rates — 46 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 offences96
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime19
Burglary16
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils0.2 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils0.5 km
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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.2 km
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Woodgate Primary School

Good401 pupils1.3 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils1.3 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Cock Pub0.9 km
  • The Hairy Lemon0.4 km
  • Weoley Castle Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Bartley Green Football Club0.8 km
  • Flat0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • K'S Superstore0.1 km
  • G & C Weoley0.8 km
  • Bartley News0.6 km
  • Kingsbridge Wine0.7 km
  • Mahal General Store0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sanctuary Housing Association0.9 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton1.0 km
  • Asda Cafe, Asda Store0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Valley I Shop0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Kfc0.9 km
  • Kings Hill Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Valley Spice0.4 km
  • Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
  • Dragon House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak3.5 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.6 km
  • Northfield4.3 km