B45 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wyre Close, 0.8km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Frankley Great Park ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0BL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. 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 B45 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00046516 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYRE CLOSE, B45 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYRE CLOSE, B45 0BL.
287
40
£ 34,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 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
B45 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B45 0BL. The average age is 40.0. 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
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 140,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0BL is moderate at 56 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
Forestdale Primary School
Colmers Farm Primary School
Rubery Nursery School
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
St James Catholic Primary School
Rednal Hill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Beeches Express0.9 km
- Flat1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Select and Save0.9 km
- Frankly's Local0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.2 km
- Dingle Social Club0.1 km
- Great Park Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- The Bugle Horn0.6 km
- The Coldstream0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Big Bear Cafe0.9 km
- Himalaya Restaurant1.0 km
- Nuffield Health0.5 km
- Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.6 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- W M Morrisons0.8 km
- Heritage Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pisces Fish Bar0.6 km
- Viva Pizza0.9 km
- Balti 20000.9 km
- Egghill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Famous Cooking0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge1.9 km
- Northfield2.9 km
- Barnt Green4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B450BL · Data under Open Government Licence