B37 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Craneberry Road, 0.4km from Tile Cross in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B37 5AS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 B37 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00047165 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANEBERRY ROAD, B37 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANEBERRY ROAD, B37 5AS.
306
35
£ 32,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B37 5AS 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
With 36% social renting, B37 5AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B37 5AS. The average age is 35.3. 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
Terraced
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 123,428
Flat
£ 89,950
9 sales · Mean £ 87,605
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B37 5AS is moderate at 52 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
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
The Shirestone Academy
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Grace Academy Solihull
Tile Cross Academy
Leycroft Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bains Local Limited0.1 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Seagull Fish Bar0.2 km
- Rajmah Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Royal Spice Takeaway0.4 km
- Ideal Chippy0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- The Liquor Store0.9 km
- Bargain Brand Food0.3 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Premier0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Tile Cross Balti0.9 km
- B Js Bingo0.9 km
- Top Munch Birmingham0.9 km
- Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Chocbox Desserts0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chelmsley Wood Conservative Club1.0 km
- White Hart Public House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marston Green1.6 km
- Lea Hall1.8 km
- Stechford3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B375AS · Data under Open Government Licence