B8 3QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.6km from Washwood Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 3QT is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, 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 3QT are sourced from Output Area E00048012 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, B8 3QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B8 3QT.
443
30
£ 30,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 3QT 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
B8 3QT has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 3QT. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 3QT has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Highfield Nursery School
Nansen Primary School
Rockwood Academy
Leigh Primary School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Shaw Hill Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.4 km
- Post Office0.6 km
- 7 Star Food and Wine0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Naveed Ayaz0.5 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Chai Green0.5 km
- Khyber Pass Restaurant0.4 km
- Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.6 km
- Gioia Parlour0.5 km
- Pepe'S Piri Piri0.5 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Desi Roti & Karahi House0.6 km
- Freshers Desserts0.5 km
- Highfield Fish Bar0.4 km
- Mak Halal Alum Rock Ltd0.4 km
- Mushtaq Sweet Centre0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Dadyal Supermarket0.4 km
- Khan Grocery0.6 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.6 km
- Kabul Express0.6 km
- Local Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Big Shot Snooker Club0.4 km
- Bridge House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park1.1 km
- Duddeston1.6 km
- Aston2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B83QT · Data under Open Government Licence