Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MAXSTOKE CLOSE, B32 4JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAXSTOKE CLOSE, B32 4JX.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B32 4JX 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B32 4JX has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B32 4JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maxstoke Close, 0.2km from Kitwell in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B32 4JX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 4JX are sourced from Output Area E00045318 (shared with 5 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 4JX. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.5%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 157,500

2 sales · Mean £ 157,500

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

Crime around B32 4JX is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Kitwell Primary School

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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King Edward VI Five Ways School

Outstanding1305 pupils1.0 km
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Woodgate Primary School

Good401 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • M & S Simply Food At Moto (South)0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Wood Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Lins Kitchen0.7 km
  • Burger King At Moto (North)0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee At Moto (North)0.3 km
  • Greggs At Moto (North)0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Noureen News1.0 km
  • Simply Local0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bartley Green Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Kippa's/Taks Fish Bar0.8 km
  • EDC At Moto (North)0.3 km
  • Bartley Baps0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northfield4.0 km
  • Longbridge4.2 km
  • Selly Oak5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Frankley Service Station0.3 km