Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WOLSELEY STREET, B9 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSELEY STREET, B9 4DH.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B9 4DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B9 4DH is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

B9 4DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolseley Street, 0.6km from Bordesley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bordesley & Highgate ward and the Birmingham, Ladywood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for B9 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00046656 (shared with 28 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 B9 4DH. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.3%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.5%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around B9 4DH is moderate at 58 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 offences95
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Bordesley Village Primary School

Good333 pupils0.5 km
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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.6 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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BOA Digital Technologies Academy

0.8 km
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Wyndcliffe Primary School

Good633 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.8 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.9 km
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Detroit Dough Co.0.8 km
  • The Bridge Church0.8 km
  • Theos Place (Canteen)0.6 km
  • Spark Digital Up T/A Fazeley Events1.0 km
  • Teamworks0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Muji0.9 km
  • Griffins Cafe0.3 km
  • MFG-Subway -Cinder Fuel Services Ltd0.5 km
  • Adderley News0.8 km
  • Bp Express Shopping0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Crane0.9 km
  • Son Caney Cuba Bar1.0 km
  • The Sportsman0.3 km
  • Akkommodate Ltd1.0 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Main Retail And Warehouse0.8 km
  • MB Metro0.8 km
  • Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
  • W M Morrisons Plc Supermarket0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Brammies0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken Nechells0.9 km
  • Hot Pizza0.9 km
  • O's Urban Deli0.9 km
  • The Munch Spot0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Duddeston0.8 km
  • Adderley Park1.0 km
  • Bordesley1.2 km