Postcode B32 1RZ 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodgate Valley Country Park.
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.
Quinton Ridgacre has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.5% 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.
The average income per household in Quinton Ridgacre is £55,415 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from B32 1RZ.
Quinton Ridgacre near B32 1RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodgate Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Woodgate Valley Country Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £410,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £275,000 | £299 |
| Terraced | 53 | £250,000 | £270 |
| Flats | 15 | £165,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 1RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 74, Four Acres, Birmingham, B32 1RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 3, Six Acres, Birmingham, B32 1SJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 67, Six Acres, Birmingham, B32 1SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 256, Quinton Road West, Birmingham, B32 1LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 32, Dimmingsdale Bank, Birmingham, B32 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £82,500 |
In the B32 1RZ postcode area, located within Quinton Ridgacre, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 1RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 153 Quinton Road West, Birmingham, B32 2RJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Gorsy Road, Birmingham, B32 2SJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Malhi Off Licence | Faraday Avenue, Birmingham, B32 1JL | Walking directions to Malhi Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Ridgacre Road, Birmingham, B32 1EG | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B32 1RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nagu Penakacherla
Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Forsyth
Quinton - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B32 1RZ 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.
The median sale price around B32 1RZ in Quinton Ridgacre is £270,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B32 1RZ, including Four Dwellings Primary Academy (Good), Four Dwellings Academy (Good) and World's End Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B32 1RZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B32 1RZ 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).