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B32 2PA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Birmingham

Moderate crime rate6.9/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesVehicle CrimePublic OrderCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend -8% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£280kB32 sample - 82 sales
Recent change+10.9%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Birmingham
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area64.7%Average for Birmingham51.5%
Significant presenceblack african, white other, black caribbean
Immediate area18.7%Average for Birmingham13.3%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area43.7%Average for Birmingham37.1%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area6,304Average for Birmingham4,986
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area57.4%Average for Birmingham60.9%
Main tenureSocial rented
Immediate area42.4%Average for Birmingham21.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area64.8%Average for Birmingham75.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mixed tenure42.4% dominant

Owned40.2%
Private rent15.3%
Social rent42.4%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 3 matched

Wicketz Cricket - Lordswood Boys SchoolMeadow Court, 310 Hagley Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8DJ, UK В· 2.8 km В· Ages 11-19 В· Free
Free
The Strings Club 2026 May Half Term Holiday Camp: Harborne Strum Stars 🎸🌞Harborne Academy, Edgbaston Road В· 2.9 km В· Ages 8-11 В· £45 per day
holiday
The Strings Club 2026 Easter Holiday Camps: Harborne Minis (Rec-Year 2) 🌞Harborne Academy, Edgbaston Road В· 3.2 km В· Ages 4-7 В· £47 per day
dance

1 free or low-cost records in the current feed.

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks37street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About B32 2PA: area rating, property, schools and local change

B32 2PA is a postcode in Quinton, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B32 2PA, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around B32 2PA are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for B32 2PA is based on Birmingham 085 Census 2021. It covers 8,742 residents, 6,304 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 42% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near B32 2PA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B32 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £280k from 82 rolling sales, up 10.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near B32 2PA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B32 2PA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around B32 2PA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about B32 2PA

Is B32 2PA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near B32 2PA?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near B32 2PA?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near B32 2PA?

LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.

What demographics are available for B32 2PA?

LocaleIQ matched B32 2PA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in B32 2PA?

The latest median sold price is £280k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around B32 2PA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.