B44 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plumstead Road, 0.7km from Kingstanding in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Kingstanding ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
For families considering a move, B44 0EB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.3% 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00046278 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLUMSTEAD ROAD, B44 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLUMSTEAD ROAD, B44 0EB.
342
36
£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B44 0EB 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
The IMD places B44 0EB among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending down 32.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B44 0EB. 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
£ 147,500
4 sales · Mean £ 153,000
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B44 0EB has low crime rates — 34 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
Warren Farm Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Kingsthorne Primary School
Story Wood School
North Birmingham Academy
Goodway Nursery School
Wilson Stuart School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Mini Supermarket0.7 km
- Londis College Road0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Harrisons0.5 km
- Algae Works0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Alishaan0.3 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Pizza Hot0.4 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.7 km
- Zinger Chicken0.4 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- RobinsonsSupermarket/GreatDealWines0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Teasers0.7 km
- Hawthorn Superstore Hawthorn Kitchen0.4 km
- Kings Kitchen0.4 km
- Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.8 km
- Bravo Pizza0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- No 1 Pub0.7 km
- Perry Barr Conservative Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.8 km
- Chester Road3.0 km
- Wylde Green3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B440EB · Data under Open Government Licence