Area Information for Birmingham, B2 2AW

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Newtown ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Ladywood. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B2 2AW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B2 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 February 2022. 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 Newtown
Constituency Birmingham Ladywood * 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 terraced houses, 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 (Aston), 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 in February 2025, when 143 crimes were reported within half a mile of B2 2AW.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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, B2 2AW 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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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 terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 16
Semi-Detached 25
Terraced 78
Flat (Purpose-Built) 23
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 49% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 27
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 57
Rented: Other Social 13
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 1
Total 143

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 29
Two People 20
Three People 19
Four People 20
Five People 18
Six People 17
Seven People 9
8+ People 10
Total 142

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 29
Family Household 91
Other Household 21
Total 141

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 22
Deprived In One Dimension 60
Deprived In Two Dimensions 39
Deprived In Three Dimensions 19
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 143

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Ladywood constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 268
Female 292
Total 560

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around B2 2AW has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 26% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 41
5-9 48
10-14 54
15-19 65
20-24 62
25-29 54
30-34 32
35-39 30
40-44 36
45-49 32
50-54 30
55-59 30
60-64 14
65-69 13
70-74 10
75-79 4
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 557

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B2 2AW 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 202
Married 165
Separated 6
Divorced 17
Widowed 11
Total 401

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 317
Good 149
Fair 66
Bad 23
Very Bad 5
Total 560

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

B2 2AW 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) 94
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 75
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
No GCSEs or Equivalent 126
Other 13
Total 401

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 4% 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 23
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 4
Pakistani 50
Bangladeshi 212
Other Asian 25
Black African 154
Black Caribbean 44
Other Black/African/Caribbean 20
Arab 4
Other 8
Total 557

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Birmingham), 60% 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 338
European Union 36
Africa 64
Middle East and Asia 108
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 562

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 338
10+ Years 176
5-10 Years 20
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 558

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 B2 2AW.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 427
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 62
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 21
North America or Caribbean 3
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 36
Christian 78
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 427
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 560

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Newtown ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 20% 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 78
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 51
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 10
Unemployed 35
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 82
Retired 20
Looking After Home or Family 60
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 21
Other 24
Total 401

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 11
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 32
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 20
Elementary Occupations 39
Total 169

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 9
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 34
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 31
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 60
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 105
Full-time Student 78
Total 401

Birmingham, B2 2AW is within the Aston policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 143 crimes were reported within half a mile of B2 2AW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 143 crimes committed near B2 2AW
Neighbourhood Team Address Aston
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2737

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 B2 2AW. 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 B2 2AW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B2 2AW. The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Birmingham Snow Hill 0.9 miles
Jewellery Quarter 0.9 miles
Duddeston 1.1 miles
Aston 1.1 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 1.2 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 1.2 miles
Birmingham New Street 1.2 miles
Perry Barr 1.5 miles
Bordesley 1.8 miles
Adderley Park 1.8 miles
Five Ways 1.9 miles
Gravelly Hill 2.2 miles
Small Heath 2.7 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 2.8 miles
The Hawthorns 3 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 3.2 miles
Erdington 3.2 miles
University (Birmingham) 3.6 miles
Stechford 3.6 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 3.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B2 2AW. The nearest is Chilwell Croft Academy, approximately 240 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B2 2AW. The nearest is Aston Manor Academy, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Aston Manor Academy 310 yards June 2017
    
Titan Aston Academy 730 yards November 2024
Star King Solomon Academy (All Through) 760 yards September 2024
Holte School 800 yards October 2023
    
Birmingham Independent College half a mile  
Nishkam High School 0.6 miles April 2014
    
Aston University Engineering Academy 0.6 miles January 2022
    
King Edward VI Aston School 0.6 miles May 2022
    
Titan St Georges Academy 0.6 miles June 2024
    
The Pioneers Academy 0.9 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B2 2AW. The nearest is Victoria Road Medical Ctr, approximately half a mile 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, B2 2AW. The nearest is Newtown Dental Practice, approximately 770 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 Birmingham, B2 2AW. The nearest is Optegra Eye Hospital Birmingham, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Optegra Eye Hospital Birmingham 0.7 miles
Birmingham Children's Hospital 0.8 miles
Ashcroft 1.6 miles
Mary Seacole House 1.6 miles
City Hospital 1.7 miles
Eden Unit 2.3 miles
Forward House 2.3 miles
The Westbourne Centre 2.3 miles
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital 2.4 miles
Endeavour Court 2.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B2 2AW. The nearest is Cox Opticians, approximately 840 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Cox Opticians 840 yards
Gallery Opticians 0.6 miles
Aston University Eye Clinic 0.7 miles
Focus Eye Clinic 0.8 miles
20-20 Vision 0.8 miles
Specs Direct 0.8 miles
NVision Eyecare 0.9 miles
Roots Opticians 0.9 miles
Montague Canin 0.9 miles
Mahendra Mohanlal Davda 1 mile

* 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.