Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

OLD STONE CLOSE, B45 0HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STONE CLOSE, B45 0HD.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B45 0HD 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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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B45 0HD has a significant social housing presence — 45% 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. Property prices are trending up 54.3% year-on-year.

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

B45 0HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Stone Close, 0.4km from Rubery Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Rubery & Rednal ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0HD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 54.3% 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 B45 0HD are sourced from Output Area E00046508 (shared with 8 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 B45 0HD. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 124,950

5 sales · Mean £ 133,890

Flat

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 96,666

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

Crime around B45 0HD is moderate at 57 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 offences180
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime18
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Reaside Academy

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

Inadequate386 pupils0.5 km
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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

Good180 pupils0.5 km
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St James Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Holywell Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement453 pupils1.2 km
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Beaconside Primary and Nursery School

Good238 pupils1.2 km
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Colmers Farm Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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Rubery Nursery School

Good117 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Select And Save0.5 km
  • N I S A0.5 km
  • Knights Rubery Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Shop 24 - The Limes Building0.7 km
  • Behan Brothers Butchers0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The New Rose & Crown0.8 km
  • The Coldstream0.4 km
  • Lickey Banker0.5 km
  • Rubery Social Club0.8 km
  • Rubery Memorial Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Rafters Cafe0.9 km
  • Chiquito'S0.8 km
  • Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox0.8 km
  • Bano Phool Restaurant1.0 km
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Original Cottage/Dragon Hut0.9 km
  • Original Dessert0.9 km
  • Rubery Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heritage Superstore0.4 km
  • GB Drinks0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge2.8 km
  • Northfield3.9 km
  • Barnt Green4.8 km