Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B8 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1AG.

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Population

432

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 1AG 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, B8 1AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B8 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1AG 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. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 B8 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00046626 (shared with 21 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 B8 1AG. 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

White / British10.2%
Asian / British Asian60.9%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 11%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around B8 1AG is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime31
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft9
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.2 km
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.6 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Wyndcliffe Primary School

Good633 pupils0.9 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Paradise Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Sportsman0.6 km
  • Bridge House0.8 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.3 km
  • Roost0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Blueprint Burgers0.8 km
  • Desi Roti & Karahi House1.0 km
  • Rock Grill and Pizza Ltd1.0 km
  • Sam & Harrys1.0 km
  • Garrison lane pizza and sfc0.8 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Chillerz Cafe0.9 km
  • Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Teehani0.9 km
  • New Lahore Kebab House Ltd1.0 km
  • 400 Pizza1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Nafees Bakers & Sweets1.0 km
  • Post Office1.0 km
  • Griffins Cafe0.7 km
  • MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.9 km
  • Heartland Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Al Halal Supermarket1.0 km
  • Kabul Express1.0 km
  • Pak Supermarket1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park0.7 km
  • Duddeston0.8 km
  • Bordesley1.6 km