B8 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
B8 1AB is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 B8 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00046626 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1AB.
432
29
£ 30,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B8 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1AB. The average age is 28.7. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B8 1AB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Adderley Nursery School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Adderley Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Heartlands Academy
Bloomsbury Nursery School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bro Buns0.7 km
- Burger and Sauce1.0 km
- Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque0.8 km
- Chaiiwala0.7 km
- Madina Mosque0.1 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.8 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.7 km
- Desirable Drinks0.9 km
- Rock Grill and Pizza Ltd0.4 km
- Sam & Harrys0.6 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Abshir Halal Meat0.9 km
- C & S Discount Store0.4 km
- Fruit & Veg Stall0.4 km
- Hibah Foods0.5 km
- Hingleys Chemist0.7 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Al Halal Supermarket0.3 km
- Kabul Express0.4 km
- Pak Supermarket0.5 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Albion Vaults0.7 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.7 km
- Bridge House0.8 km
- The Sportsman0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.7 km
- Adderley Park0.8 km
- Aston1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B81AB · Data under Open Government Licence