Area Information for Birmingham, B17 8HQ

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the North Edgbaston ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Edgbaston. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B17 8HQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B17 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in October 2000. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward North 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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Harborne), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Birmingham, B17 8HQ.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birmingham, B17 8HQ 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.

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 Birmingham, B17 8HQ:

Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HE
Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HN
Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HG
Hickory Drive, Birmingham, B17 8HL
Cardinal Close, Birmingham, B17 8EU
Willow Avenue, Birmingham, B17 8HJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B17 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 17
Semi-Detached 51
Terraced 27
Flat (Purpose-Built) 6
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 101
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 49
Owned with Mortgage 31
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 18
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 103

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 17
Two People 24
Three People 18
Four People 20
Five People 6
Six People 8
Seven People 5
8+ People 2
Total 100

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 17
Family Household 61
Other Household 23
Total 101

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 49
Deprived In One Dimension 30
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 101

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 53% male.

Gender
Male 179
Female 157
Total 336

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 20
5-9 7
10-14 13
15-19 22
20-24 41
25-29 19
30-34 39
35-39 25
40-44 16
45-49 16
50-54 18
55-59 30
60-64 19
65-69 19
70-74 18
75-79 6
80-84 3
85+ 7
Total 338

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B17 8HQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 131
Married 130
Separated 4
Divorced 16
Widowed 9
Total 290

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.

Health
Very Good 164
Good 114
Fair 45
Bad 11
Very Bad 4
Total 338

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) 129
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 51
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 14
Total 292

Ethnic Group Embed This

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 44% 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 148
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 63
Pakistani 66
Other Asian 21
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 7
Arab 4
Other 10
Total 336

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 237
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 64
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 11
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 336

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 237
10+ Years 78
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 336

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 B17 8HQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 20
United Kingdom 284
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 12
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 91
Christian 83
Buddhist 0
Hindu 12
Jewish 0
Muslim 80
Sikh 56
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 12
Total 337

Economic Activity Embed This

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 96
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 29
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 39
Retired 52
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 9
Total 289

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 12
Professional Occupations 56
Associate Professional Occupations 30
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 158

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 54
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 75
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 41
Total 292

Birmingham, B17 8HQ is within the Harborne policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near B17 8HQ
Neighbourhood Team Address Harborne
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2735

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to B17 8HQ. 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 B17 8HQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Smethwick Rolfe Street 1.2 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 1.7 miles
The Hawthorns 1.8 miles
Langley Green 1.9 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.3 miles
Five Ways 2.3 miles
Jewellery Quarter 2.3 miles
Rowley Regis 2.7 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 2.8 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.8 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.9 miles
Selly Oak 2.9 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 3.1 miles
Perry Barr 3.7 miles
Bordesley 3.8 miles
Old Hill 3.8 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 3.9 miles
Bournville 4 miles
Duddeston 4 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 4.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest is Bearwood Primary School, approximately 380 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bearwood Primary School 380 yards March 2018
    
Shireland Technology Primary 640 yards October 2023
    
George Dixon Primary School 810 yards November 2023
    
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 820 yards March 2019
    
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles May 2023
    
Abbey Infant School 0.6 miles October 2017
    
Abbey Junior School 0.6 miles April 2015
    
Shireland Hall Primary Academy 0.6 miles May 2016
    
Cape Primary School 0.7 miles June 2023
    
Annie Lennard Primary School 0.8 miles November 2024

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest is Shireland Collegiate Academy, approximately 630 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Shireland Collegiate Academy 630 yards October 2024
George Dixon Academy 780 yards June 2022
    
Lordswood Boys' School half a mile February 2022
    
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 0.7 miles May 2024
    
St Paul's School for Girls 1.1 miles May 2017
    
Bristnall Hall Academy 1.2 miles November 2023
    
Q3 Academy Langley 1.5 miles May 2019
    
Holly Lodge High School College of Science 1.6 miles February 2017
    
Windsor Olympus Academy 1.7 miles  
Harborne Academy 1.7 miles June 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest is Bearwood Road Surgery, approximately 450 yards 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 Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest is Central Ortho, approximately 300 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Central Ortho 300 yards
Sandon Dental Practice 390 yards
Shires Dental Practice 650 yards
Complete Dental - Bearwood 730 yards
Capehill Dental Practice 0.5 miles
MS N KAUR 0.7 miles
BCHC - Special Care 0.8 miles
Harborne Dental Practice 0.9 miles
City Dental Practice 1.1 miles
Portland Dental Practice 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest is Beverley House, approximately 610 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B17 8HQ. The nearest is Bainbridge Optometrists, approximately 460 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.