Penshaw Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B13 9NL is located in the Sparkhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penshaw Grove, Birmingham, B13 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B13 9NG, B13 9NA, B13 9LT, B13 9NN, B13 9NH, B13 9LY, B13 9NF, B13 9NT, B13 9NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B13 9NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 B13 9NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 37.4% | 33.7% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 52.8% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 49.2% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 27.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 20.8% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 5.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.7% 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 | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 43.6% | 59.1% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 56.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 25.3% | 11.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -69.7% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 66.6% | 63.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 26.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 20.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 63.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 25.2% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 3.2% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.5% | 37.2% | -34.7% |
| Christian | 9.2% | 46.2% | -37.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 75.6% | 6.5% | 69.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penshaw Grove was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penshaw Grove has the 36th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 809th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Penshaw Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2025-07-31 | £217,273 |
| 2 Penshaw Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-09-19 | £239,082 |
| 15 Penshaw Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2018-02-05 | £211,525 |
| 20 Penshaw Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2018-02-02 | £227,634 |
| 7 Penshaw Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-09-26 | £204,813 |
The percentage of student residents living in B13 9NL 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 | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9QE | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary Academy Springfield Road , Moseley B13 9NY | 1out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkmead Junior and Infant School York Road , Hall Green B28 8BB | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Stratford Road , Sparkhill B11 4EA | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqan Primary School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley School and Sixth Form Wake Green Road , Moseley B13 9UU | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardleys School Reddings Lane , Tyseley B11 3EY | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 2,905 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ameen Primary School Stanfield House , 447 Warwick Road B11 2JR | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Burhan Grammar School Spring Road Centre , 258 Spring Road B11 3DW | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Oak Academy 11 - 15 Woodstock Road , Moseley B13 9BB | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracewell Hurd Foster Trust | Wardens Office, 28 Gracewell Road | 414 yd | |
| Shires | Shires, 216 Wake Green Road | 436 yd | |
| Chaii Wali | 932 Stratford Road, Springfield | 480 yd | |
| UNIK BURGERS | 934-936 Stratford Road, Birmingham | 490 yd | |
| Mughal-E-Azam Restaurant | Sparkhill United Church, Stratford Road | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Cricket & Social Club | Wake Green Public Playing Fields, Windermere Road | 628 yd | |
| The Covered Wagon | The Covered Wagon, 298 Yardley Wood Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Crispy | 813 Stratford Road, Springfield | 541 yd | |
| Golden slice | 827 Stratford Road, Springfield | 541 yd | |
| Ben's Fast Food | 817 Stratford Road, Springfield | 541 yd | |
| Jyotis Vegetarian | 1045 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 603 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 850 Stratford Road, Springfield | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan Supermarket Ltd | 940A Stratford Road, Springfield | 496 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 753-773 Stratford Road, Springfield | 677 yd | |
| Waitrose Supermarkets | 1332-1336 Stratford Road, Hall Green | 843 yd | |
| East And West Supermarket (Sparkhill | 723-725 Stratford Road, Springfield | 846 yd | |
| A1 Supermarket | 734-738 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley School Health And Fitness Centre MOSELEY SCHOOL MOSELEY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Wake Green Playing Fields ASTOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| South And City College Birmingham (Hall Green Campus) COLE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Hall Green School SOUTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 306.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.