Sandmere Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 4JD is located in the Billesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandmere Grove, Birmingham, B14 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4JB, B14 4JH, B14 4JA, B14 4JQ, B28 0TG, B14 4HZ, B14 4HY, B28 0SX, B14 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B14 4JD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.9% | 48% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 52% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 B14 4JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 48.9% | 55.9% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 29.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.7% | 46.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 19% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 31.6% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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 | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 81.2% | 68.9% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 94.2% | 81.3% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 81.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandmere Grove was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandmere Grove has the 50th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 1353rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sandmere Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-26 | £236,643 |
| 14 Sandmere Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-04-26 | £262,080 |
| 19 Sandmere Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-02-01 | £161,041 |
| 5 Sandmere Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2019-06-28 | £219,256 |
| 1 Sandmere Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-06-18 | £256,249 |
B14 4JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Community Primary School School Road , Yardley Wood B14 4ER | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterbrook Primary School High Street , Solihull Lodge B90 1HR | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lodge Primary School Aqueduct Road , Shirley B90 1BT | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Trittiford Road , Yardley Wood B13 0EU | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hall Green School Southam Road , Hall Green B28 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 2,642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Pizza | 245 School Road, Billesley | 511 yd | |
| Sage Coffee House And Kitchen | 3 Oxhill Road, Solihull Lodge | 788 yd | |
| The Soul Angels | 286 Baldwins Lane, Birmingham | 972 yd | |
| The Day Saver Cafe | Yardley Wood Garage, Yardley Wood Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | School Road, Billesley | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Social Club | 118 School Road, Billesley | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greekality | 140 Priory Road, Billesley | 298 yd | |
| The Spice Hub | 140 Priory Road, Billesley | 298 yd | |
| The Welcome | 144 Priory Road, Billesley | 298 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 87 Ravenshill Road, Birmingham | 348 yd | |
| Tariq Balti House | 54 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maypole Football Club GREENALEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Yardley Wood Playing Field MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 404 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 | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.