Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ASH ROAD, B8 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH ROAD, B8 1DP.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 1DP 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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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in B8 1DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ash Road, 0.6km from Saltley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1DP 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 57% 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00046637 (shared with 4 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 1DP. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.3%
Asian / British Asian51.4%
Black / African / Caribbean31.3%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 104,500

4 sales · Mean £ 108,500

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

Crime around B8 1DP is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences165
Vehicle crime56
Criminal damage and arson24
Burglary19
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.2 km
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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.3 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's C of E Primary School

Good413 pupils0.6 km
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Parkfield Community School

Outstanding690 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Good179 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.9 km
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Shaw Hill Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Spicy Corner0.8 km
  • Desi Roti & Karahi House0.6 km
  • Bilal Sweet Centre0.7 km
  • Burgerizza0.8 km
  • Peppers City Takeout0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.5 km
  • Post Office0.6 km
  • Alishan Butcher0.7 km
  • Eggless Cake Shop0.9 km
  • Khans Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Chai Green0.6 km
  • Khyber Pass Restaurant0.6 km
  • Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.6 km
  • 400 Pizza0.6 km
  • Ziryab Executive Buffet0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Big Shot Snooker Club0.6 km
  • Bridge House0.5 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.8 km
  • The Sportsman0.9 km
  • Learn2Drift0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Kabul Express0.6 km
  • Pak Supermarket0.5 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
  • Dadyal Supermarket0.6 km
  • Khan Grocery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park0.4 km
  • Duddeston0.9 km
  • Bordesley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Adderley Park Rail Station0.4 km