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B32 1JP

Faraday Avenue

Quinton

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Overview

Postcode B32 1JP is located in a major urban area, within the Quinton ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Quinton Ridgacre area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Quinton Ridgacre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Quinton Ridgacre has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B32 1JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Quinton Ridgacre near B32 1JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
6,121.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.41(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8(-26%)
Public order
6.77(+12%)
Other crime
3.08(+49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
51.83%
Indian
34
11.3%
Pakistani
24
7.97%
Other White
24
7.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.99%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
32.66%
No qualifications
44
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.11%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
32.23%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
20.66%
Other social rented
9
7.44%
Social rents from council
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Quinton

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £334K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Quinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£410,000£357
Semi-Detached79£275,000£299
Terraced53£250,000£270
Flats15£165,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quinton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,498£169,995£167,000£165,000
2017£352,995£109,000£190,000£181,000
2018£362,498£172,950£204,995£190,000
2019£376,000£177,500£208,000£165,000
2020£375,000£169,975£232,000£190,000
2021£352,500£132,625£231,250£221,750
2022£440,000£165,000£260,000£235,000
2023£715,001£143,000£251,250£228,000
2024£380,000£172,000£270,000£227,500
2025£465,000£159,000£275,000£252,500
2026£406,500£120,000£251,250£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quinton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£239£189£181
2017£328£135£206£204
2018£333£292£222£213
2019£272£324£226£196
2020£330£260£235£216
2021£336£187£252£243
2022£427£214£281£274
2023£440£203£283£286
2024£366£253£306£268
2025£357£212£291£276
2026£353£166£280£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quinton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quinton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026180, Worlds End Lane, Birmingham, B32 1JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
07 May 2025176, Worlds End Lane, Birmingham, B32 1JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
12 May 202537, Higgins Lane, Birmingham, B32 1LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
03 Feb 202630, Lower White Road, Birmingham, B32 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
21 Mar 202535, Lower White Road, Birmingham, B32 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the B32 1JP postcode area, located within Quinton Ridgacre, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B32 1JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWorld's End Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWorld's End Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoodhouse Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 1JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B32 1JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMalhi Off LicenceFaraday Avenue, Birmingham, B32 1JLWalking directions to Malhi Off Licence
0.3 miLifestyle Express153 Quinton Road West, Birmingham, B32 2RJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodGorsy Road, Birmingham, B32 2SJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTescoRidgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 1EGWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food435 Court Oak Road, Birmingham, B32 2DXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B32 1JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nagu Penakacherla

Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sam Forsyth

Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Preet Kaur Gill

Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham EdgbastonE14001092
WardQuintonE05011163
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Quinton RidgacreE02001906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 080FE01009257
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B32 1JP

Is B32 1JP (Quinton Ridgacre) safe?

The area around B32 1JP records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B32 1JP?

The median sale price around B32 1JP in Quinton Ridgacre is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B32 1JP?

There are 12 schools close to B32 1JP, including World's End Junior School (Good), World's End Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Woodhouse Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B32 1JP?

B32 1JP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B32 1JP (Quinton Ridgacre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B32 1JP is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nagu Penakacherla (Reform UK) and Sam Forsyth (Independent).