Harlequin Drive is in Moseley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 8NU is located in the Moseley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harlequin Drive, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 8LY, B13 8LW, B13 8ND, B13 8NE, B13 8NB, B13 8LN, B13 8NG, B13 8PX, B13 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B13 8NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 B13 8NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 34.8% | 29.8% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 59.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59% | 65.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 B13 8NU this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 6.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 68.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 17.1% | 21.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 18.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 58.3% | 48.2% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Arab | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 79.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 79.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 79.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 0.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 31.8% | 6.5% | 25.3% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlequin Drive was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harlequin Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 753rd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3 1 Harlequin Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2025-08-26 | £196,589 |
| 34 Harlequin Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-19 | £340,884 |
| 8 Harlequin Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-12-08 | £271,071 |
| Apartment 3 2 Harlequin Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-09-15 | £196,201 |
| Apartment 3 5 Harlequin Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2021-08-03 | £183,016 |
B13 8NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B13 8NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Education | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King David Primary School Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY | 2out of 4 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moseley Church of England Primary School Oxford Road , Moseley B13 9EH | - not rated | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Junior School Valentine Road , B14 7AJ | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School Chantry Road , Moseley B13 8DW | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 4,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 4,745 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 | 4,307 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 299 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 299 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Centre Cafe | The Juniper Centre, Alcester Road | 354 yd | |
| Damascena | Flat, 133 Alcester Road | 530 yd | |
| Moseley Community Development Trust | Moseley Post Office, 149 Alcester Road | 531 yd | |
| Le Petit Bois | 143 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 570 yd | |
| Palate Food | 178 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village | The Village Inn, 179 Alcester Road | 383 yd | |
| The Dark Horse | 145-147 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 559 yd | |
| One Trick Pony Club | 93 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 672 yd | |
| The Elizabeth of York | 12-12A St Marys Row, Birmingham | 674 yd | |
| The Station | The Sun At The Station, 7 High Street | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 111 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 672 yd | |
| Village Kebab House | 8 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 674 yd | |
| Dessert Express | 21-23 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 689 yd | |
| Flakes | 17 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 692 yd | |
| Evergreen | 146 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop 24/7 Express | 21-23 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 689 yd | |
| The Clean Kilo | 11 St Marys Row, Birmingham | 692 yd | |
| Somerfield Stores Ltd | 154 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 760 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 150-158 Alcester Road, Birmingham | 762 yd | |
| Asda | 99-105 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Moor Green Playing Field MOOR GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham Kings Heath) Findlay Road | health and fitness suite | 710 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.