B45 0HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chalybeate Close, 0.4km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Frankley Great Park ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0HA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — 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. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £203k. 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 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00046526 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALYBEATE CLOSE, B45 0HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALYBEATE CLOSE, B45 0HA.
286
37
£ 34,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 0HA 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 0HA has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0HA. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 196,000
4 sales · Mean £ 181,750
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0HA is moderate at 59 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
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
Reaside Academy
Rubery Nursery School
Colmers Farm Primary School
St James Catholic Primary School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Forestdale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Select And Save0.7 km
- Jack's0.9 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Jet Petrol Station0.8 km
- NewStarts0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Great Park Brewers Fayre0.9 km
- The New Rose & Crown0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- Dingle Social Club0.9 km
- Lickey Banker0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Nuffield Health1.0 km
- The Rafters Cafe0.9 km
- Chiquito'S0.8 km
- Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Rubery Fish Bar0.9 km
- Trimz & Tantrums Childrens Salon0.9 km
- Balti 20000.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heritage Superstore0.2 km
- GB Drinks0.9 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge2.6 km
- Northfield3.7 km
- Barnt Green4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B450HA · Data under Open Government Licence