Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GRAVEL BANK, B32 3SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAVEL BANK, B32 3SQ.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 3SQ 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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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, B32 3SQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 3SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gravel Bank, 0.0km from Gravel Bank in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 3SQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 3SQ are sourced from Output Area E00045276 (shared with 4 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 3SQ. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.8%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

Terraced

£ 125,000

7 sales · Mean £ 134,857

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

B32 3SQ has low crime rates — 48 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 offences79
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime14
Public order9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Nonsuch Primary School

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils0.3 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils1.1 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils1.2 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Hairy Lemon0.6 km
  • Weoley Castle Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Bartley Green Football Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • S & D News0.9 km
  • K'S Superstore0.1 km
  • Kingsbridge Wine0.8 km
  • Mahal General Store0.7 km
  • B & G Liquor Store1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Johns Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Kfc0.9 km
  • Kings Hill Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Valley Spice0.6 km
  • Dragon House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Valley I Shop0.6 km
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Central Midlands Co-Operative Societ0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Sanctuary Housing Association0.9 km
  • Asda Cafe, Asda Store0.7 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.8 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak3.5 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.5 km
  • Northfield4.4 km