Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CRANBOURNE ROAD, B44 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBOURNE ROAD, B44 0BU.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B44 0BU 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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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B44 0BU — age 35, 60% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £173k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B44 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cranbourne Road, 0.5km from Kingstanding in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B44 0BU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, 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 B44 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00046336 (shared with 6 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 0BU. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 154,250

Semi-Detached

£ 134,750

4 sales · Mean £ 143,000

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

B44 0BU has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order22
Shoplifting20
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils0.2 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.2 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.4 km
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Goodway Nursery School

Outstanding95 pupils0.5 km
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Good724 pupils0.8 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.8 km
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Maryvale Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Rise Academy

Requires Improvement435 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bargain Kings UK0.9 km
  • G Preston & Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis College Road0.9 km
  • Birdbrook News0.7 km
  • Joannes Florist & Tea Room0.3 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Alishaan0.6 km
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot0.9 km
  • Zinger Chicken0.9 km
  • Red Chilli Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines0.3 km
  • Best Wine and Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Midlands Co-Operative Society0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Bravo Pizza0.8 km
  • Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House0.9 km
  • Goldthorn0.6 km
  • Golden Boat0.2 km
  • Hawthorn Superstore Hawthorn Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Perry Barr Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Perry Barr3.2 km
  • Erdington3.3 km
  • Wylde Green3.4 km