B8 2SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drews Lane, 1.1km from Ward End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Ward End ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k. 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 2SJ are sourced from Output Area E00047990 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DREWS LANE, B8 2SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DREWS LANE, B8 2SJ.
499
32
£ 30,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 2SJ 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
63% of B8 2SJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 2SJ. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 228,000
4 sales · Mean £ 220,250
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 151,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 2SJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Ward End Primary School
Hodge Hill College
Braidwood School for the Deaf
Hodge Hill Girls' School
Washwood Heath Nursery School
Sladefield Infant School
Thornton Primary School
Hodge Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barley Mow0.7 km
- Washwood Heath Conservative Club0.8 km
- Ward End Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- West Midlands Fire Service0.8 km
- Kashmiri King Karahi0.9 km
- Elements Desserts0.2 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Claires Accessories0.8 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Roxstar One Limited0.9 km
- Bromford Food and Wine0.2 km
- New Look1.0 km
- Mulla Mini Mart0.4 km
- Al-Furqan Supermarket0.9 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Baguettes and bowls0.9 km
- Kurdish0.8 km
- Pizza Quarter0.9 km
- Antalya Shawarma0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Ltd1.0 km
- Ward End Hostel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Wilko1.0 km
- Bucuresti Magazine0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gravelly Hill2.1 km
- Stechford2.3 km
- Adderley Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B82SJ · Data under Open Government Licence