Arlington Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 4QE is located in the Highter's Heath 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 Arlington Road, Birmingham, B14 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4QL, B14 4LY, B14 4QB, B14 4QD, B14 4QW, B14 4QN, B14 4QU, B14 4QT, B14 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 32.7% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 41.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 27.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 19.5% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 B14 4QE this area, 31% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 31% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 16.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.2% | 72.5% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.7% | 89.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 89.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.7% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Road was 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Highter's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arlington Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Highter's Heath and the 1139th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Arlington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-21 | £252,245 |
| 8 Arlington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-12-19 | £232,425 |
| 8 Arlington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-15 | £229,813 |
| 4 Arlington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-01 | £246,612 |
| 108 Arlington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-08-11 | £233,102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | 2out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Wood Community Primary School School Road , Yardley Wood B14 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 864 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 3,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | School Road, Billesley | 466 yd | |
| The Day Saver Cafe | Yardley Wood Garage, Yardley Wood Road | 513 yd | |
| Sisters Cafe | 253 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 694 yd | |
| Lyons Boatyard | Limekiln Lane, Birmingham | 746 yd | |
| Jans Cafe | Sunhaven Home, 210 High Street | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Social Club | 118 School Road, Billesley | 570 yd | |
| E 57 Club | 699 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Fish Bar | 153 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham | 246 yd | |
| New Kim's | 18 Greenford Road, Birmingham | 310 yd | |
| Tariq Balti House | 54 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham | 439 yd | |
| Mediterranean Pizza | 24 School Road, Billesley | 466 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 18 School Road, Billesley | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 568 yd | |
| Lidl | Warstock Road, Kings Heath | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Primary School Highters Heath Lane | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Yardley Wood Playing Field MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Maypole Football Club GREENALEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Hollywood Primary School (Closed) Pickenham Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.