Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

FOXWELL ROAD, B9 5SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXWELL ROAD, B9 5SQ.

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Population

581

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B9 5SQ 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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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B9 5SQ — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

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

B9 5SQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Foxwell Road, 0.6km from Alum Rock in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Heartlands ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B9 5SQ 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.6% 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 5SQ are sourced from Output Area E00048056 (shared with 8 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 5SQ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.3%
Asian / British Asian56.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Terraced

£ 162,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,333

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

Crime around B9 5SQ is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences352
Public order98
Other theft50
Criminal damage and arson44
Vehicle crime34

school Local Schools

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Alston Primary School

Good651 pupils0.4 km
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Saltley Academy

Good1252 pupils0.6 km
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Waverley School

Good1689 pupils0.7 km
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Waverley Studio College

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Stechford Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Blakesley Hall Primary School

Good582 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School

Good238 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Cafe Coffea1.0 km
  • OMG Pizza1.0 km
  • Stechford Social Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Dulcet Dessert0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Bobby Variety Bites1.0 km
  • M Alam Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • Kins Crunchy Chicken1.0 km
  • Ks Chicken and Pizza0.1 km
  • Original UK Fried Chicken Ltd0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Drinks R Us0.2 km
  • Belge Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Bread Basket0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Saqib Supermarket0.7 km
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh0.9 km
  • Azad Supermarket0.9 km
  • Bashir & Son Covenience Store0.1 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • East Birminghams Allotment Holders0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stechford1.1 km
  • Adderley Park2.0 km
  • Lea Hall2.6 km