Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GOFFS CLOSE, B32 3XA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOFFS CLOSE, B32 3XA.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B32 3XA is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

B32 3XA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goffs Close, 0.3km from California in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k. 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 3XA are sourced from Output Area E00045279 (shared with 10 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 3XA. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 281,000

1 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

B32 3XA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Burglary15
Vehicle crime9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Paganel Primary School

Good364 pupils0.3 km
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Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Good614 pupils0.6 km
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Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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Jervoise School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Weoley Castle Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils1.1 km
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Edith Cadbury Nursery School

Good93 pupils1.1 km
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Princethorpe Infant School

Good193 pupils1.1 km
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Princethorpe Junior School

Inadequate234 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Swinford News0.9 km
  • Costcutter (Weoley Castle Square)0.9 km
  • S & D News0.9 km
  • Harborne Off License0.5 km
  • Quinton Store0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Chilli Peppers0.9 km
  • Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Sanctuary Housing Association0.4 km
  • Boni Kidz CIC0.9 km
  • FoodCycle Quinton0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Castle0.9 km
  • Royal Munchy Box0.7 km
  • West Midlands Jerk Centre0.9 km
  • Yummy Kitchen0.9 km
  • Kfc0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Weoley Castle Working Mens Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selly Oak2.6 km
  • University (Birmingham)2.6 km
  • Bournville3.9 km