B9 5RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belchers Lane, 0.4km from St. Paul's in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Heartlands 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 16.8% 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 B9 5RT are sourced from Output Area E00047981 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELCHERS LANE, B9 5RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELCHERS LANE, B9 5RT.
521
33
£ 33,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B9 5RT 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
Cultural diversity defines B9 5RT — 70% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B9 5RT. The average age is 33.0. 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
£ 200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 193,055
Semi-Detached
£ 167,500
4 sales · Mean £ 165,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B9 5RT is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Alston Primary School
Saltley Academy
Waverley Studio College
Bordesley Green Primary School
Waverley School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Sladefield Infant School
Shaw Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Dilon News & Food0.8 km
- Mej Hingley & Co Ltd1.0 km
- Al Haroof Superstore0.8 km
- Birmingham City Fc Superstore0.2 km
- Dadyal Meat Centre0.6 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- The Fryer's Chargrilled0.8 km
- McDonald's0.0 km
- Slam Burger0.9 km
- Al- Assala Moroccan Restaurant1.0 km
- Corner Joy1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- East Birminghams Allotment Holders0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Discount Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Akasaja Local Shop and Limited0.9 km
- Bashir & Son Covenience Store0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ali's Kebabish0.9 km
- Arfat Kebab House0.6 km
- BBQ NYTS0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza0.6 km
- Classic Fish Bar/Kebab House0.2 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park1.5 km
- Stechford1.6 km
- Duddeston2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B95RT · Data under Open Government Licence