Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BROADWAY AVENUE, B9 5PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY AVENUE, B9 5PJ.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B9 5PJ 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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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, B9 5PJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B9 5PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broadway Avenue, 0.3km from Little Bromwich in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Heartlands ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 5PJ is 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 — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 B9 5PJ are sourced from Output Area E00048048 (shared with 7 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 5PJ. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.7%
Asian / British Asian56.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

B9 5PJ has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences164
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime28
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Bordesley Green Primary School

Good681 pupils0.3 km
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Waverley Studio College

Good220 pupils0.4 km
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Alston Primary School

Good651 pupils0.4 km
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Saltley Academy

Good1252 pupils0.5 km
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Waverley School

Good1689 pupils0.6 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East

Outstanding571 pupils0.9 km
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Starbank School

Inadequate2186 pupils1.0 km
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Shaw Hill Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Dilon News & Food0.5 km
  • Mej Hingley & Co Ltd0.7 km
  • Al Haroof Superstore0.5 km
  • Birmingham City Fc Superstore0.3 km
  • Dadyal Meat Centre0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • The Fryer's Chargrilled0.5 km
  • Al- Assala Moroccan Restaurant0.7 km
  • Albela0.8 km
  • Avenue Kebab House0.7 km
  • Corner Joy0.7 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Desi Karahi0.9 km
  • Ali's Kebabish0.9 km
  • Arfat Kebab House0.8 km
  • BBQ NYTS0.7 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • East Birminghams Allotment Holders0.9 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • A1 Supermarket0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Akasaja Local Shop and Limited0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park1.3 km
  • Stechford1.9 km
  • Small Heath2.5 km