Area Information for Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH

Summary Back to Top

Roman Way in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Edgbaston ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Edgbaston. This page combines information for the address Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B15 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B15 2SH.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Edgbaston
Constituency Birmingham Edgbaston * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH:

Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2ST
Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SL
Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SU
Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SJ
Leasow Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SN
Underwood Close, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SX

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B15 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (2 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Roman Way since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Roman Way, Birmingham consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 3
Terraced 14
Flat (Purpose-Built) 99
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 119
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Roman Way, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 75% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 7
Owned with Mortgage 0
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 85
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 22
Rent Free 1
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 76
Two People 22
Three People 9
Four People 6
Five People 5
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 119

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Roman Way, Birmingham consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 76
Family Household 30
Other Household 13
Total 119

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 29
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 27
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 119

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Edgbaston constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 106
Female 97
Total 203

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 6
10-14 4
15-19 5
20-24 45
25-29 12
30-34 12
35-39 6
40-44 5
45-49 11
50-54 27
55-59 14
60-64 5
65-69 12
70-74 13
75-79 10
80-84 3
85+ 4
Total 205

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of B15 2SH there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 53% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 107
Married 34
Separated 14
Divorced 25
Widowed 3
Total 183

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Edgbaston ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (66%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 76
Good 57
Fair 40
Bad 22
Very Bad 8
Total 203

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 57
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 42
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 6
Total 183

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Roman Way, Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 56% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 114
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 12
Pakistani 8
Bangladeshi 8
Chinese 6
Other Asian 8
Black African 19
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Arab 4
Other 11
Total 205

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Roman Way, Birmingham), 61% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 123
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 37
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 202

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 123
10+ Years 30
5-10 Years 20
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 17
Total 202

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B15 2SH.

Passport(s) Held
None 36
United Kingdom 117
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 19
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 47
Christian 87
Buddhist 0
Hindu 8
Jewish 6
Muslim 39
Sikh 1
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 13
Total 202

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Edgbaston ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 26% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 36
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 14
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 5
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 49
Retired 34
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 11
Total 185

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 3
Professional Occupations 13
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 2
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 63

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 22
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 25
Full-time Student 50
Total 186

Policing and Crime (148) Back to Top

Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH is within the Edgbaston policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 148 crimes were reported within half a mile of B15 2SH.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 148 crimes committed near Roman Way
Neighbourhood Team Address Edgbaston
Quinton Road West
Quinton
B32 1LY
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2734

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to B15 2SH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B15 2SH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest railway station is University (Birmingham), approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
University (Birmingham) 660 yards
Selly Oak 0.6 miles
Bournville 1.7 miles
Five Ways 2 miles
Kings Norton 2.5 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.8 miles
Northfield 2.9 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 3 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 3.1 miles
Jewellery Quarter 3.1 miles
Bordesley 3.2 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 3.5 miles
Small Heath 3.7 miles
Longbridge 3.9 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 4 miles
The Hawthorns 4 miles
Langley Green 4 miles
Duddeston 4.1 miles
Rowley Regis 4.2 miles
Yardley Wood 4.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest is Water Mill Primary School, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Water Mill Primary School 430 yards
    
Tiverton Academy 0.6 miles
    
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Peters CofE Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Harborne Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Paganel Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Raddlebarn Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Chad Vale Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest is King Edward VI High School for Girls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
King Edward VI High School for Girls 0.8 miles  
The University of Birmingham School 0.9 miles
    
Harborne Academy 1 mile
    
Selly Park Girls' School 1.4 miles  
Edgbaston High School for Girls 1.4 miles  
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 1.4 miles
    
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre 1.6 miles
    
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 1.7 miles
    
Bournville School (All Through) 1.7 miles
    
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 1.7 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest is University Medical Practice, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest is Dental Surgery, approximately 490 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest is Barberry, approximately 170 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Roman Way, Birmingham, B15 2SH. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Selly Oak Sainsbury's, approximately 650 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in B15 2SH

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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