Pickenham Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 4TG 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 Pickenham Road, Birmingham, B14 4TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4TQ, B14 4TL, B14 4TE, B14 4TD, B14 4TH, B14 4TA, B14 4TJ, B14 4TB, B14 4TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 4TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 30.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 44.2% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 13.2% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 44.3% | 48.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 10.1% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.1% | 19% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 19% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 26% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 0.3% | 6.0% | -5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickenham Road was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% lower than the Highter's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pickenham Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Highter's Heath and the 357th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Pickenham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-07-21 | £302,882 |
| 20 Pickenham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-09-24 | £275,043 |
| 10 Pickenham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-02-26 | £388,846 |
| 24 Pickenham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-12-11 | £271,844 |
| 4 Pickenham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-12-18 | £371,787 |
B14 4TG 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 75 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | - not rated | 75 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | 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 | 976 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baverstock Academy 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush Community High School Shawhurst Lane , Wythall B47 5JW | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,809 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 | 3,920 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 | 2,197 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Innisfree House School 245 Station Road , Wythall B47 6ET | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters Cafe | 253 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| Starbucks | 8 Druids Lane, Birmingham | 684 yd | |
| Kaths Cafe | 7 Idmiston Croft, Birmingham | 984 yd | |
| Jans Cafe | Sunhaven Home, 210 High Street | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 251 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| Flakes | 255 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 259 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 416 yd | |
| Subway Maypole | 12 Maypole Lane, Birmingham | 565 yd | |
| Arty Goat | 9 Stot Fold Road, Birmingham | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Maypole | Sainsburys, 1059-1061 Alcester Road South | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Alcester Road, Hollywood | 611 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods Plc, 957 Alcester Road South | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Primary School (Closed) Pickenham Road | grass pitches | 72 yd |
| Fit For Free (Birmingham) (Closed) Alcester Road South | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Hollywood Golf Club Ltd HOLLYWOOD LANE | golf | 586 yd |
| The Baverstock Academy (Closed) Bells Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.