Area Information for Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD

Dormston Drive in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Weoley & Selly Oak ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Northfield. This page combines information for the address Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B29 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 B29 5XD.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Weoley & Selly Oak
Constituency Birmingham Northfield * 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 11 property sales in Dormston Drive, B29 5XD 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 (Bartley Green neighbourhood team), 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 70 crimes were reported within half a mile of B29 5XD.

Nearby Services

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

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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 Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD 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 Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD:

Alwold Road, Birmingham, B29 5RT
Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XB
Flyford Croft, Birmingham, B29 5XY
Kinnerton Crescent, Birmingham, B29 5XZ
Alwold Road, Birmingham, B29 5RP
Alwold Road, Birmingham, B29 5RR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B29 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 11 property sales in Dormston Drive 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 34
Terraced 29
Flat (Purpose-Built) 40
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 107
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dormston Drive, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 65% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 15
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 58
Rented: Other Social 13
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 109

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 38
Two People 25
Three People 16
Four People 14
Five People 7
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 106

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 61
Other Household 9
Total 108

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 25
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 105

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Northfield constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 126
Female 150
Total 276

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around B29 5XD has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 29
5-9 22
10-14 29
15-19 24
20-24 24
25-29 15
30-34 18
35-39 9
40-44 23
45-49 15
50-54 24
55-59 7
60-64 13
65-69 5
70-74 11
75-79 3
80-84 5
85+ 5
Total 281

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B29 5XD 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 107
Married 48
Separated 5
Divorced 24
Widowed 7
Total 191

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 83
Good 123
Fair 53
Bad 11
Very Bad 6
Total 276

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Dormston Drive and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 35% 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) 37
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 22
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 68
Total 193

Ethnic Group Embed This

Dormston Drive, 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 64% 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 176
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 2
Pakistani 8
Bangladeshi 3
Other Asian 13
Black African 30
Black Caribbean 11
Other Black/African/Caribbean 13
Arab 6
Other 1
Total 276

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 218
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 24
Middle East and Asia 14
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 276

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 218
10+ Years 38
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 276

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 B29 5XD.

Passport(s) Held
None 84
United Kingdom 164
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 3

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 119
Christian 103
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 38
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 15
Total 276

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Weoley & Selly Oak ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 15% 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 30
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 29
Retired 29
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 25
Other 10
Total 191

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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
Professional Occupations 6
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 1
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 72

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 1
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 14
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 10
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 11
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 53
Full-time Student 28
Total 195

Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD is within the Bartley Green neighbourhood team policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 70 crimes were reported within half a mile of B29 5XD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 70 crimes committed near Dormston Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Bartley Green neighbourhood team
300 Quinton Road west
Quinton
Birmingham
B32 1SL
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2733

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 B29 5XD. 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 B29 5XD.

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Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest railway station is Selly Oak, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Selly Oak 1.7 miles
University (Birmingham) 1.8 miles
Bournville 2.3 miles
Northfield 2.4 miles
Kings Norton 2.6 miles
Longbridge 3.2 miles
Five Ways 3.3 miles
Rowley Regis 3.4 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 3.8 miles
Langley Green 3.8 miles
Old Hill 3.9 miles
Birmingham New Street 4.1 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 4.1 miles
Jewellery Quarter 4.2 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 4.3 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 4.3 miles
The Hawthorns 4.4 miles
Bordesley 4.6 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 4.8 miles
Small Heath 5.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest is Jervoise School, approximately 540 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest is Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre, approximately 680 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre 680 yards September 2013
    
E-ACT Shenley Academy 0.8 miles July 2021
    
Bartley Green School 1 mile March 2023
    
The University of Birmingham School 1.2 miles April 2018
    
King Edward VI Five Ways School 1.2 miles November 2023
    
Four Dwellings Academy 1.5 miles November 2023
    
Bournville School (All Through) 1.6 miles March 2024
    
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 1.7 miles March 2023
    
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 1.9 miles May 2024
    
Harborne Academy 2.1 miles June 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest is Millennium Medical Centre, approximately 840 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 Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest is Bhandal Dental Practice - Barnes Hill, approximately 600 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 Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest is Barberry, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dormston Drive, Birmingham, B29 5XD. The nearest is Asda Opticians, approximately 300 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.


 

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Broadband in B29 5XD

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+

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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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