B32 3TR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foredraft Close, 0.5km from Woodgate Valley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 3TR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 3TR are sourced from Output Area E00045285 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREDRAFT CLOSE, B32 3TR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREDRAFT CLOSE, B32 3TR.
273
40
£ 35,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 3TR 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
With 41% social renting, B32 3TR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 3TR. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 107,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B32 3TR has low crime rates — 45 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
Nonsuch Primary School
Bartley Green School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Woodgate Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
World's End Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Cock Pub0.8 km
- The Hairy Lemon0.2 km
- Bartley Green Football Club0.6 km
- Flat0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Valley I Shop0.2 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- One Stop1.0 km
- Bartley News0.6 km
- Kingsbridge Wine0.6 km
- Mahal General Store0.2 km
- K'S Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Valley Spice0.2 km
- Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
- Dragon House0.6 km
- S S KULLAR LTD t.a Loppy's Fish Bar1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Woodgate Valley Country Park Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak4.0 km
- University (Birmingham)4.0 km
- Northfield4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B323TR · Data under Open Government Licence