B45 0HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Frankley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Rubery & Rednal ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B45 0HF 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0HF are sourced from Output Area E00046508 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B45 0HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B45 0HF.
297
40
£ 34,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B45 0HF 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 0HF has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B45 0HF. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B45 0HF is moderate at 54 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
Reaside Academy
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
Holywell Primary and Nursery School
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
St James Catholic Primary School
Waseley Hills High School
Colmers Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Jack's1.0 km
- The Cake Miller1.0 km
- Jet Petrol Station0.9 km
- NewStarts0.5 km
- Select And Save0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Curry Fair1.0 km
- Delhi 451.0 km
- The Cake Solution0.9 km
- The Deli @ Market Garden1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heritage Superstore0.5 km
- GB Drinks0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pats Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Superios and The Royal Desserts0.7 km
- Ruby Cantonese1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Original Cottage/Dragon Hut1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The New Rose & Crown0.9 km
- The Coldstream0.5 km
- Lickey Banker0.3 km
- Rubery Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge2.9 km
- Northfield4.0 km
- Barnt Green4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B450HF · Data under Open Government Licence