B32 3RL is a safe, established residential area on Fernwoods, 0.2km from Woodgate in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B32, B32 3RL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for B32 3RL are sourced from Output Area E00045255 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNWOODS, B32 3RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNWOODS, B32 3RL.
348
46
£ 35,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B32 3RL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 3RL. The average age is 45.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,500
4 sales · Mean £ 292,250
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 3RL has low crime rates — 34 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Bartley Green School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Nonsuch Primary School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Kitwell Primary School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Simply Local0.8 km
- Costcutter (Boora) Foodmarket0.6 km
- VTS Trading Ltd (newsagent)0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Cock Pub0.7 km
- The Hairy Lemon0.7 km
- The Old Crown0.9 km
- Bartley Green Football Club0.6 km
- Bartley Green Social Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- S S KULLAR LTD t.a Loppy's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wood Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Box0.8 km
- Valley Spice0.7 km
- Woodgate Chippy0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Valley I Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bartley Baps0.8 km
- Woodgate Valley Country Park Cafe0.6 km
- Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Kippa's/Taks Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield4.5 km
- Rowley Regis4.5 km
- Selly Oak4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B323RL · Data under Open Government Licence