Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WOODWELLS ROAD, B8 2TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWELLS ROAD, B8 2TQ.

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Population

496

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B8 2TQ 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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6/10
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9/10
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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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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B8 2TQ — 86% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 39.1% year-on-year.

home £201,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B8 2TQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodwells Road, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 39.1% 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 2TQ are sourced from Output Area E00175746 (shared with 5 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 2TQ. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British2.6%
Asian / British Asian85.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 172,666

Terraced

£ 135,000

5 sales · Mean £ 131,300

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

B8 2TQ has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences219
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime20
Other theft19
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Sladefield Infant School

Good357 pupils0.1 km
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Washwood Heath Nursery School

Outstanding158 pupils0.2 km
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Thornton Primary School

Good534 pupils0.3 km
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Washwood Heath Academy

Good1709 pupils0.7 km
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Saltley Academy

Good1252 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East

Outstanding571 pupils0.8 km
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Ward End Primary School

Outstanding897 pupils0.9 km
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Rockwood Academy

Good953 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Slam Burger0.2 km
  • Cafe Coffea0.6 km
  • OMG Pizza0.2 km
  • Roma Magazin0.7 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Washwood Heath Conservative Club0.5 km
  • East Birminghams Allotment Holders0.6 km
  • Ward End Social Club0.8 km
  • Barley Mow0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Bobby Variety Bites0.2 km
  • Kurdish0.4 km
  • M Alam Halal Butchers0.3 km
  • Pizza Quarter0.3 km
  • Classical Fry0.8 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Ali Foodstore0.3 km
  • Caldwell Convenience & Liquor Store0.7 km
  • Local Express Food0.9 km
  • Makkah Halal Meat Centre0.4 km
  • Pelham Halal Meat Centre0.2 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Azad Supermarket0.3 km
  • Khan Grocery1.0 km
  • Bucuresti Magazine0.3 km
  • Discount Supermarket0.2 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ward End Hostel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stechford1.6 km
  • Adderley Park1.7 km
  • Duddeston2.7 km