B34 6EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vintage Close, 0.6km from Glebe Farm in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
For families considering a move, B34 6EW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% 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: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.6% year-on-year. 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 B34 6EW are sourced from Output Area E00046051 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VINTAGE CLOSE, B34 6EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINTAGE CLOSE, B34 6EW.
426
39
£ 32,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B34 6EW 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.
Area Character
B34 6EW is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B34 6EW. The average age is 38.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Semi-Detached
£ 147,000
5 sales · Mean £ 148,900
Detached
£ 170,500
1 sales · Mean £ 170,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B34 6EW is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Audley Primary School
Heathlands Primary Academy
Lea Forest Primary Academy
Beaufort School
Colebourne Primary School
Brownmead Primary Academy
Lea Hall Academy
The Oval School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Chemist0.4 km
- Double Save Supermarket0.5 km
- Brook Meadow0.8 km
- F & M Maund0.4 km
- Kendall Butchers0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Heathway Public House0.9 km
- The Raven0.6 km
- Yardley & District Rugby Club0.3 km
- Elderlink0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hot Pizza0.6 km
- New Seaway Fish Shop0.7 km
- China Express0.6 km
- Frankies Pizzeria0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lahore Qalanders Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bugsy's Cafe0.7 km
- Fitcap0.7 km
- Hot and Crusty0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Kitts Green Convenience Store0.7 km
- Freshway Supermarket0.5 km
- Pape Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Hall1.3 km
- Stechford1.4 km
- Marston Green3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B346EW · Data under Open Government Licence