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.
COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B44 0AL.
316
37
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Twickenham Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
Story Wood School
Kings Rise Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorne Primary School
Wilson Stuart School
New Oscott Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B440AL · Data under Open Government Licence