Tennyson Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B10 0EX is located in the Small Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Yardley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Road, Birmingham, B10 0EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B10 0JQ, B10 0JG, B10 0EP, B10 0EH, B10 0JH, B10 0HA, B10 0JF, B10 0HZ, B10 0ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B10 0EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B10 0EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 35.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 52% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.7% | 39.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 40.6% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 B10 0EX this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 34.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.4% 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 | 13.8% | 20.6% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 19.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 49.6% |
| Other Asian | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 13.3% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -77.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 51.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 51.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 10.8% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.6% | 32.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 27.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 51.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 25.4% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 5.1% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.5% | 37.2% | -33.7% |
| Christian | 2.8% | 46.2% | -43.4% |
| Muslim | 88% | 6.5% | 81.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Road was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Bordesley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tennyson Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bordesley Green and the 1467th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Tennyson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-09-21 | £423,443 |
| 66 Tennyson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2017-05-18 | £348,299 |
| Flat 1 47 Tennyson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-05-21 | £393,890 |
| 61 Tennyson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2013-11-25 | £417,862 |
| 48 Tennyson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2009-11-18 | £558,929 |
B10 0EX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 B10 0EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School, Small Heath Waverley Road , B10 0EG | 1out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road , B10 0HT | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Primary School St Benedict's Road , B10 9DP | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary Academy White Road , Sparkbrook B11 1EH | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Primary (NC) School Somerville Road , Small Heath B10 9EN | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Boulton Academy Golden Hillock Road , Sparkhill B11 2QG | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 1out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham Islamic College , Fallows Road B11 1PL | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subshakes | 688 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 534 yd | |
| Hot and Spicy | 626 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 554 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri Small Heath | 614 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 554 yd | |
| Fenous Grill Ltd | 694-700 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 560 yd | |
| Al-Mirage Banqueting Suites | 11-29 Wordsworth Road, Birmingham | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George & Dragon, 690-692 Coventry Road | 546 yd | |
| The Marlborough | 170 Anderton Road, Birmingham | 832 yd | |
| Bordesley Labour Club | 18 Whitmore Road, Birmingham | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Boss | 666 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 530 yd | |
| Attock Sweet Centre | 648 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 547 yd | |
| Zax Foods Ltd | Rapayal House, Small Heath Business Park | 552 yd | |
| Riaz Sweet Centre | 616 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 554 yd | |
| Chicken.Com | 636 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| molassesdirect | 668-672 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 529 yd | |
| Khan Supermarket | 618-620 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 554 yd | |
| Taza Food Limited | 537-539 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 687 yd | |
| Fudex Superstores | Unit 1 To 4, 11 Charles Road | 710 yd | |
| Quddsi Supermarket | 560 Coventry Road, South Yardley | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy TALBOT WAY | artificial grass pitch | 478 yd |
| The Ackers THE ACKERS BASE CAMP THE ACKERS BASE CAMP GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | ski slopes | 509 yd |
| Golden Hillock Sports Ground (Ackers Trust) APPLESHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Jamia Islamia Birmingham ISLAMIC COLLEGE ISLAMIC COLLEGE FALLOWS ROAD | 813 yd | |
| Ark Boulton Academy GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY RC SCHOOL OAKLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Small Heath Leisure Centre SMALL HEATH LEISURE CENTRE SMALL HEATH LEISURE CENTRE MUNTZ STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
| Olympia Fitness Centre COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| D'S Muscle 'N' Fitness BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK BIZSPACE BUSINESS PARK KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 46.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.