Acorn Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B1 2PW is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acorn Grove, Birmingham, B1 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B1 2PL, B1 2SS, B1 2PP, B1 2PD, B1 2QD, B1 2QL, B1 3RH, B1 2PR, B1 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B1 2PW is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 43.1% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 56.9% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B1 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 54.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 23.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 47.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 7.7% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B1 2PW this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 29.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 6.2% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 26.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 19% | 37.7% | 18.7% | 2.5% | 35.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 5.3% | -9.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 10.9% | 3.2% | -7.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 27.6% | 19% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5% | 12.6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
In this area, just 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 38.7% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 15.8% | 28.6% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 38.7% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 27.4% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 14.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 8.5% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 7.7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.9% | 37.2% | -24.3% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Grove was 594.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% higher than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acorn Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 65th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 64 Durham Tower Acorn Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2025-03-10 | £80,630 |
| Flat 64 Durham Tower Acorn Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-10-22 | £71,775 |
| Flat 64 Durham Tower Acorn Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-07-10 | £65,361 |
| Flat 64 Durham Tower Acorn Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-04-28 | £78,847 |
| Flat 64 Durham Tower Acorn Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2022-03-16 | £117,377 |
B1 2PW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B1 2PW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | - not rated | 726 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Primary School 2 Hingeston Street , Hockley B18 6PU | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | - not rated | 277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Academy Newhall Street , Ladywood B3 1SJ | - not rated | 766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE School Great Hampton Row , Newtown B19 3JG | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Birmingham B1 2RX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 402 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Birmingham Education Centre George Street West , Hockley B18 7HF | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College Birmingham Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 858 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mystic Restaurant | 10 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | 267 yd | |
| Ristorante Caffe Gustami | 4 King Edwards Road, Birmingham | 273 yd | |
| Lekker | 22 Carver Street, Birmingham | 378 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 378 yd | |
| Ed's Easy Diner | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Bar Restaurant | 41-42 Summer Hill Road, Birmingham | 181 yd | |
| The Pig & Tail | George & Dragon, 12 Albion Street | 295 yd | |
| Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 378 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | The Prince Of Wales, 84-85 Cambridge Street | 461 yd | |
| The Flapper | The Flapper And Firkin, Kingston Row | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Birmingham Spring Hill | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 442 yd | |
| 6ix Subs | The Flapper And Firkin, Kingston Row | 473 yd | |
| Subway | 40A Frederick Street, Birmingham | 554 yd | |
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 594 yd | |
| NAKED CHICKEN | 53 Warstone Lane, Birmingham | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 442 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 442 yd | |
| Tesco | Chamberlain Building, 36 Frederick Street | 554 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 627 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Hyatt Regency Birmingham BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| The Copthorne Hotel PARADISE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| University College Birmingham (Richmond House) RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE NEWHALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Crowne Plaza Hotel HOLLIDAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.