B44 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chingford Road, 0.8km from Kingstanding in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For families considering a move, B44 0BL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.5% 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 B44 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00046278 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHINGFORD ROAD, B44 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHINGFORD ROAD, B44 0BL.
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£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B44 0BL 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 0BL is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B44 0BL. The average age is 35.8. 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
£ 154,000
9 sales · Mean £ 142,455
Semi-Detached
£ 167,750
6 sales · Mean £ 160,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B44 0BL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawthorn Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Story Wood School
North Birmingham Academy
Kingsthorne Primary School
Goodway Nursery School
Wilson Stuart School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Perry Barr Conservative Club0.5 km
- No 1 Pub0.8 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Mama Mia0.5 km
- Seven Spices0.5 km
- The College Fish Bar0.9 km
- Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House0.3 km
- Goldthorn0.2 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Select Express0.6 km
- Algae Works0.6 km
- Amethyst Cakes0.0 km
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.2 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Kingstanding Ex-Servicemens Club0.5 km
- Top Secret Production Ltd0.7 km
- Cafe House0.2 km
- Goodfiller Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- Mighty Flames0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines0.7 km
- Best Wine and Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.8 km
- Perry Barr3.0 km
- Chester Road3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B440BL · Data under Open Government Licence