Postcode B32 2UU is located in a major urban area, within the Harborne ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the California area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year. The nearest station is University (Birmingham), about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodgate Valley Country Park.
California has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
California has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in California is £47,875 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B32 2UU.
California near B32 2UU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodgate Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Woodgate Valley Country Park |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) in Harborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £597,500 | £447 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £400,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 84 | £348,500 | £357 |
| Flats | 43 | £140,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £148,500 | £310,000 | £295,000 |
| 2017 | £621,000 | £160,000 | £345,000 | £265,500 |
| 2018 | £610,000 | £169,750 | £321,000 | £277,000 |
| 2019 | £572,998 | £176,000 | £310,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | £565,000 | £165,000 | £354,000 | £301,250 |
| 2021 | £597,000 | £167,750 | £438,750 | £315,000 |
| 2022 | £628,500 | £166,000 | £415,000 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | £750,000 | £165,000 | £410,250 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | £552,500 | £145,000 | £386,000 | £327,500 |
| 2025 | £570,000 | £145,500 | £410,000 | £340,500 |
| 2026 | £662,500 | £153,000 | £378,530 | £362,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339 | £234 | £279 | £280 |
| 2017 | £360 | £252 | £327 | £267 |
| 2018 | £411 | £247 | £304 | £293 |
| 2019 | £395 | £282 | £309 | £306 |
| 2020 | £388 | £262 | £348 | £324 |
| 2021 | £411 | £259 | £365 | £338 |
| 2022 | £404 | £267 | £394 | £365 |
| 2023 | £447 | £275 | £358 | £339 |
| 2024 | £408 | £245 | £352 | £352 |
| 2025 | £423 | £263 | £339 | £361 |
| 2026 | £497 | £272 | £382 | £338 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 2UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 8, Vale Close, Birmingham, B32 2UU | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 10, Vale Close, Birmingham, B32 2UU | Terraced | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 97, Wentworth Way, Birmingham, B32 2UX | Flats | Freehold | £432,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 62, Wentworth Way, Birmingham, B32 2UX | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 15E, Blakemore Close, Birmingham, B32 3DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the B32 2UU postcode area, located within California, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 2UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 51 Barnes Hill, Birmingham, B29 5UP | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2UU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin James Carmody
Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin John Brooks
Harborne - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B32 2UU records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B32 2UU in California is £340,500 (about £338 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B32 2UU, including Paganel Primary School, Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base (Good) and Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B32 2UU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,053 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 2UU is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin James Carmody (Green Party) and Martin John Brooks (Independent).