B32 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Field Lane, 0.7km from Woodgate in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 4BY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% 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. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00045322 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELD LANE, B32 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD LANE, B32 4BY.
349
42
£ 35,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B32 4BY 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
B32 4BY has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B32 4BY. The average age is 42.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B32 4BY is moderate at 67 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Woodgate Primary School
Bartley Green School
Kitwell Primary School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Nonsuch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- S S KULLAR LTD t.a Loppy's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Wood Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Box0.5 km
- Caribbean Kitchen0.7 km
- Lins Kitchen0.1 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Kingsbridge Wine0.9 km
- Mace0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bartley Baps0.1 km
- Tilleys Galley0.7 km
- Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Kippa's/Taks Fish Bar0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bartley Green Football Club0.8 km
- Bartley Green Social Club0.1 km
- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.7 km
- Flat0.6 km
- Student Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield3.9 km
- Longbridge4.5 km
- Selly Oak4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B324BY · Data under Open Government Licence