B45 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Epping Close, 0.7km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Frankley Great Park ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0DP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.1% 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 B45 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00046518 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EPPING CLOSE, B45 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EPPING CLOSE, B45 0DP.
278
36
£ 34,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 0DP 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 0DP has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B45 0DP. The average age is 36.3. 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
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Semi-Detached
£ 135,500
1 sales · Mean £ 135,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0DP 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
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Rubery Nursery School
Colmers Farm Primary School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Reaside Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Beeches Express0.8 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Select and Save0.8 km
- Frankly's Local0.3 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Dingle Social Club0.4 km
- Great Park Brewers Fayre0.9 km
- The Bugle Horn0.3 km
- The Coldstream0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Big Bear Cafe1.0 km
- Nuffield Health0.8 km
- Shimla at the Bugle Horn0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Heritage Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pisces Fish Bar0.4 km
- Viva Pizza0.8 km
- Egghill Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pats Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Superios and The Royal Desserts0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge2.1 km
- Northfield2.9 km
- Barnt Green5.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B450DP · Data under Open Government Licence