Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NORTHLEIGH ROAD, B8 2QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHLEIGH ROAD, B8 2QP.

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Population

454

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 2QP 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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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B8 2QP has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 19.9% year-on-year.

home £152,600 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B8 2QP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northleigh Road, 0.9km from Ward End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ward End ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

For families considering a move, B8 2QP represents 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.9% 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 2QP are sourced from Output Area E00047988 (shared with 3 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 2QP. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.1%
Asian / British Asian65.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

15 sales · Mean £ 144,900

Semi-Detached

£ 163,000

3 sales · Mean £ 150,333

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

Crime around B8 2QP is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences183
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order18
Vehicle crime18
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Ward End Primary School

Outstanding897 pupils0.2 km
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Hodge Hill College

Good1213 pupils0.8 km
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Braidwood School for the Deaf

Good71 pupils0.9 km
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Washwood Heath Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils0.9 km
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Sladefield Infant School

Good357 pupils0.9 km
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Thornton Primary School

Good534 pupils0.9 km
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Hodge Hill Girls' School

Good748 pupils1.0 km
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Leigh Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.5 km
  • Washwood Heath Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Ward End Social Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • West Midlands Fire Service0.6 km
  • Kashmiri King Karahi0.7 km
  • Elements Desserts0.3 km
  • Claires Accessories0.9 km
  • Olive Catering Services Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Roxstar One Limited0.7 km
  • Bromford Food and Wine0.3 km
  • Mulla Mini Mart0.3 km
  • Al-Furqan Supermarket0.8 km
  • Anna Store1.0 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Baguettes and bowls0.7 km
  • Muncheeze0.9 km
  • Kurdish0.7 km
  • Pizza Quarter0.7 km
  • Antalya Shawarma0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ward End Hostel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Bucuresti Magazine0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stechford2.2 km
  • Gravelly Hill2.2 km
  • Adderley Park2.4 km