B33 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scholars Gate, 0.3km from Lea Village in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B33 0DL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £44k, 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 B33 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00047163 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOLARS GATE, B33 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLARS GATE, B33 0DL.
310
36
£ 32,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B33 0DL 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
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in B33 0DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 B33 0DL. The average age is 36.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
5 sales · Mean £ 103,800
Terraced
£ 116,500
1 sales · Mean £ 116,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B33 0DL is moderate at 89 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
Hallmoor School
Lea Hall Academy
Gossey Lane Academy
Lea Forest Primary Academy
Leycroft Academy
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Tile Cross Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Top Munch Birmingham0.8 km
- West Midlands Fire Service0.4 km
- Chris's Cafe0.2 km
- Family Action Lea Village FOOD Club0.3 km
- Fusion Island0.1 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bains Supermarket0.7 km
- Lea Village News0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Abi's Convenience0.6 km
- Good Cheer Cellars0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Global Supermarket0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, S0.7 km
- Kitts Green Convenience Store0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chicks Original0.3 km
- Dorapan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Lea Fish Bar0.2 km
- Mackadown Chippy0.7 km
- Pizza Delfino0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Pump0.3 km
- Meadway Sports And Social Club0.3 km
- Garrets Green Sports Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Hall0.4 km
- Stechford2.1 km
- Marston Green2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Hall Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B330DL · Data under Open Government Licence