Postcode B32 3BF is located in a major urban area, within the Bartley Green 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 Selly Oak, about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Senneleys 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 51.4% 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 3BF.
California near B32 3BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Senneleys Park | Large | Walking directions to Senneleys Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Bartley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £340,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £259,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 66 | £195,000 | £231 |
| Flats | 8 | £91,250 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235,250 | £70,000 | £127,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £77,000 | £150,000 | £126,250 |
| 2018 | £243,000 | £106,000 | £156,750 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £81,500 | £170,000 | £143,000 |
| 2020 | £259,500 | £78,500 | £175,000 | £143,000 |
| 2021 | £277,500 | £100,500 | £183,500 | £164,500 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £122,000 | £220,000 | £182,750 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £100,000 | £231,000 | £178,000 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £94,000 | £233,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £323,000 | £106,200 | £260,000 | £193,000 |
| 2026 | £391,500 | £90,750 | £262,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £121 | £155 | £143 |
| 2017 | £239 | £132 | £174 | £144 |
| 2018 | £232 | £158 | £183 | £156 |
| 2019 | £263 | £175 | £195 | £160 |
| 2020 | £244 | £153 | £201 | £170 |
| 2021 | £262 | £144 | £226 | £187 |
| 2022 | £275 | £203 | £251 | £213 |
| 2023 | £274 | £178 | £275 | £202 |
| 2024 | £312 | £167 | £259 | £217 |
| 2025 | £316 | £174 | £280 | £225 |
| 2026 | £328 | £148 | £283 | £251 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B32 3BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 94, Mill Lane, Birmingham, B32 3BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 20, Corn Mill Close, Birmingham, B32 3BH | Terraced | Freehold | £160,200 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 35, Middle Acre Road, Birmingham, B32 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £146,500 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 35, Middle Acre Road, Birmingham, B32 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 26, Middle Acre Road, Birmingham, B32 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the B32 3BF postcode area, located within California, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B32 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Steele
Bartley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Rajbir Singh
Bartley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B32 3BF 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 3BF in California is £213,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B32 3BF, including Nonsuch Primary School (Good), Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre (Good) and Bartley Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B32 3BF 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 3BF is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Steele (Reform UK) and Rajbir Singh (Reform UK).