Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ORKNEY AVENUE, B34 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORKNEY AVENUE, B34 6BY.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B34 6BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B34 6BY — 61% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 41.5% year-on-year.

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

B34 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orkney Avenue, 0.5km from Buckland End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bromford & Hodge Hill ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 41.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B34 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00046105 (shared with 7 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 B34 6BY. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.7%
Asian / British Asian61.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 212,000

16 sales · Mean £ 202,937

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

Crime around B34 6BY is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting137
Violence and sexual offences122
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime23
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Heathlands Primary Academy

Requires Improvement425 pupils0.3 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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Firs Primary School

Requires Improvement332 pupils0.7 km
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Beaufort School

Outstanding87 pupils0.8 km
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Colebourne Primary School

Good463 pupils0.8 km
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Hodge Hill Primary School

Requires Improvement755 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Hodge Hill Girls' School

Good748 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Johns Family Butchers0.7 km
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • Clock Garage Ltd0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • B And A Offlicence0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Raven0.3 km
  • Heathway Public House0.7 km
  • Comet Public House0.8 km
  • The Hunters Moon0.1 km
  • Elderlink0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Common Room0.6 km
  • Belly Busters Cafe Limited0.3 km
  • Banging Bite's and Caribbean Delight0.3 km
  • Bugsy's Cafe0.7 km
  • Subway Clock0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Golden Kitchen0.3 km
  • Pizza Perfect0.3 km
  • New Seaway Fish Shop0.7 km
  • AMN-G Ethnic Ltd TA Pizza Perfect0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stechford1.6 km
  • Lea Hall2.2 km
  • Gravelly Hill4.0 km