Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ARDEN ROAD, B8 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDEN ROAD, B8 1DY.

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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 1DY 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

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in B8 1DY — 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. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.

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

B8 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arden Road, 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 1DY 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 primarily in care and education. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.4% 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 B8 1DY 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 1DY. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 95,500

4 sales · Mean £ 97,375

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

B8 1DY has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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 offences75
Vehicle crime45
Burglary13
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.1 km
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.5 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Parkfield Community School

Outstanding690 pupils0.8 km
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Wyndcliffe Primary School

Good633 pupils0.9 km
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Shaw Hill Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Bro Buns0.8 km
  • Burger and Sauce1.0 km
  • Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque0.9 km
  • Pepe'S Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Theos Place (Canteen)0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.9 km
  • Rio's Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Bordesley King's Store0.9 km
  • Freshers Desserts0.7 km
  • Highfield Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Griffins Cafe1.0 km
  • Heartland Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Heartlands Supermarket0.9 km
  • Aman Supermarket Saleh Limited0.9 km
  • Master Nutrition0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Dadyal Supermarket0.8 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.8 km
  • Kabul Express0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.9 km
  • Learn2Drift0.5 km
  • Paradise Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Big Shot Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Bridge House0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park0.4 km
  • Duddeston0.9 km
  • Bordesley1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Adderley Park Rail Station0.3 km