Area Information for Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA

Birchfield Road in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Birchfield ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Perry Barr. This page combines information for the address Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B20 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 B20 3LA.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Birchfield
Constituency Birmingham Perry Barr * 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

There has been a total of 2 property sales in Birchfield Road, B20 3LA since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. 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 (Lozells and East Handsworth), 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 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA 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 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA:

Haughton Road, Birmingham, B20 3LD
Bridgelands Way, Birmingham, B20 3UX
Penshurst Avenue, Birmingham, B20 3BH
Bridgelands Way, Birmingham, B20 3JU
Penshurst Avenue, Birmingham, B20 3BQ
Haughton Road, Birmingham, B20 3LE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B20 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Birchfield Road 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

The area containing Birchfield Road, 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 11
Semi-Detached 23
Terraced 8
Flat (Purpose-Built) 54
Flat (Converted) 31
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birchfield Road, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 40% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 14
Owned with Mortgage 12
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 23
Rented: Other Social 27
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 43
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 3
Total 124

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 73
Two People 10
Three People 11
Four People 12
Five People 4
Six People 6
Seven People 2
8+ People 8
Total 126

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 73
Family Household 37
Other Household 17
Total 127

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 27
Deprived In One Dimension 61
Deprived In Two Dimensions 29
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 129

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around B20 3LA however is predominantly male (64%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 204
Female 113
Total 317

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 22
5-9 19
10-14 14
15-19 58
20-24 31
25-29 38
30-34 21
35-39 12
40-44 15
45-49 18
50-54 24
55-59 14
60-64 9
65-69 10
70-74 3
75-79 5
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 314

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of B20 3LA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 52% 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 165
Married 67
Separated 4
Divorced 14
Widowed 6
Total 256

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 134
Good 117
Fair 51
Bad 15
Very Bad 0
Total 317

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Birchfield Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 61
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 26
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 39
No GCSEs or Equivalent 79
Other 6
Total 257

Ethnic Group Embed This

Birchfield Road, 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 11% 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 36
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 13
Pakistani 43
Bangladeshi 61
Other Asian 34
Black African 52
Black Caribbean 47
Other Black/African/Caribbean 6
Arab 3
Other 14
Total 319

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birchfield Road, Birmingham), 52% 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 164
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 50
Middle East and Asia 82
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 317

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 164
10+ Years 93
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 33
Total 315

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 B20 3LA.

Passport(s) Held
None 70
United Kingdom 216
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 14
British Overseas Territories 0

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 32
Christian 82
Buddhist 0
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 181
Sikh 6
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 13
Total 317

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Birchfield ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 27% 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 42
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 28
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 68
Retired 15
Looking After Home or Family 29
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 29
Total 255

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 4
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 84

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 12
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 18
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 19
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 1
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 13
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 66
Full-time Student 67
Total 256

Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA is within the Lozells and East Handsworth 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 Birchfield Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Lozells and East Handsworth
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2746

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 B20 3LA. 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 B20 3LA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Perry Barr 780 yards
Witton (West Midlands) 0.8 miles
Aston 1.4 miles
Jewellery Quarter 1.5 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 1.8 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 1.8 miles
Duddeston 2 miles
Gravelly Hill 2.2 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 2.2 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.2 miles
The Hawthorns 2.6 miles
Five Ways 2.7 miles
Adderley Park 2.8 miles
Bordesley 2.9 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 3 miles
Erdington 3 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 3.3 miles
Chester Road 3.5 miles
Small Heath 3.7 miles
Wylde Green 3.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest is Sacred Heart Catholic School, approximately 230 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest is Broadway Academy, approximately 700 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Broadway Academy 700 yards October 2022
    
Birmingham Independent College 0.6 miles  
Titan St Georges Academy 0.6 miles June 2024
    
Holte School 0.7 miles October 2023
    
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 0.7 miles May 2018
    
Prince Albert High School 0.8 miles February 2024
    
King Edward VI Aston School 0.9 miles May 2022
    
King Edward VI Handsworth School 1 mile December 2024
Nishkam High School 1 mile April 2014
    
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy 1.1 miles May 2014
    

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Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest is Crompton Road Surgery, approximately 520 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 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest is Birchfield Road Dental Practice, approximately 370 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 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest is Ashcroft, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ashcroft 1.7 miles
Mary Seacole House 1.7 miles
Optegra Eye Hospital Birmingham 1.7 miles
Birmingham Children's Hospital 1.8 miles
City Hospital 1.9 miles
Eden Unit 2.1 miles
Forward House 2.1 miles
Endeavour Court 2.2 miles
Reservoir Court 2.2 miles
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital 2.3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3LA. The nearest is NVision Eyecare, approximately 370 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
NVision Eyecare 370 yards
Eye Express 0.5 miles
Gallery Opticians 0.5 miles
20-20 Vision 0.6 miles
Specs Direct 0.6 miles
Cox Opticians 0.6 miles
Mahendra Mohanlal Davda 0.6 miles
Roots Opticians 0.6 miles
Syed Hassan Abbas Abdi 0.8 miles
Onkar Eye Centre 1.2 miles

* 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.


 

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Broadband in B20 3LA

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

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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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