Shawbrook Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 4RG 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 Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, B14 4RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4ND, B14 4NB, B14 4RH, B14 4RE, B14 5BP, B14 4NG, B14 4RD, B14 4SB, B14 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 4RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B14 4RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 53.3% | 52.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 28.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 39.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 39% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 B14 4RG this area, 36.4% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 36.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 20.9% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.6% | 72.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.5% 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% | 85.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shawbrook Grove was 147.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% higher than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shawbrook Grove has the 25th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 802nd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-08 | £236,167 |
| 4 Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-03-19 | £136,349 |
| 12 Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-18 | £222,420 |
| 21 Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2024-10-10 | £170,511 |
| 21 Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-08-12 | £153,488 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | 1out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baverstock Foundation School and Specialist Sports College 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baverstock Academy 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Secondary School Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 3,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Boatyard | Limekiln Lane, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Masala | 784 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 527 yd | |
| Sisters Cafe | 253 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 612 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | School Road, Billesley | 707 yd | |
| The Day Saver Cafe | Yardley Wood Garage, Yardley Wood Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 57 Club | 699 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 423 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horseshoe Inn, 611 Alcester Road South | 646 yd | |
| Yardley Wood Social Club | 118 School Road, Billesley | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marius | 798 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 527 yd | |
| Millenium | Millenium Balti, 796 Alcester Road South | 527 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 802 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 584 yd | |
| Golden City | 251 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 612 yd | |
| Flakes | 255 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Warstock Road, Kings Heath | 454 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods Plc, 957 Alcester Road South | 786 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 828 yd | |
| Sainsburys Maypole | Sainsburys, 1059-1061 Alcester Road South | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Primary School Highters Heath Lane | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Fit For Free (Birmingham) (Closed) Alcester Road South | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Hollywood Primary School (Closed) Pickenham Road | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.