Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AL.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /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: B44 0AL 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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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B44 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B44 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Road, 0.3km from Oscott in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

This is 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 B44 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00046339 (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 B44 0AL. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

4 sales · Mean £ 166,875

Terraced

£ 155,000

3 sales · Mean £ 144,300

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

B44 0AL has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences175
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson22
Shoplifting19
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.9 km
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Rise Academy

Requires Improvement435 pupils1.1 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils1.2 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils1.2 km
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • A1 Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Tesco Filling Station0.7 km
  • 99p Stores0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Hot n Spicy Hut0.1 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Fireaway0.5 km
  • Imanis Bangladeshi Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
  • Kingstanding Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Balti Shack Limited0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Kings Kitchen0.7 km
  • Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Beggars Bush0.5 km
  • Greyhound Inn1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • No 1 Pub0.3 km
  • Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylde Green2.2 km
  • Chester Road2.3 km
  • Erdington2.4 km