Woodthorpe Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 6EL is located in the Brandwood & King'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 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, B14 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 6EE, B14 6JQ, B14 6DS, B14 6EN, B14 6EB, B14 6EJ, B14 6DP, B14 6JG, B14 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 6EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 38.8% | 44.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 36.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 45.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 25.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 32.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 75% | 67.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 91.7% | 78% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 78.4% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.7% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodthorpe Road was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodthorpe Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 155th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-28 | £306,241 |
| 22 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-01-15 | £1,100,208 |
| 8 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-20 | £196,236 |
| 46 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-11-30 | £401,808 |
| 36 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-07-10 | £428,936 |
B14 6EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,007 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 | 3,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,311 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 | 1,178 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Beatons Kitchen | 274 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 141 yd | |
| Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre | Cocks Moor Woods Leisure Centre, Alcester Road South | 545 yd | |
| 202 Fd Hospital | Territorial Army Centre, Dawberry Fields Road | 730 yd | |
| Broad Lane Café | 301 Broad Lane, Birmingham | 1,013 yd | |
| Kings Heath Boys | Kings Heath Boys School, Hollybank Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 290 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 141 yd | |
| KH Bar Services Ltd | 261 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 221 yd | |
| The Pavillion | Pavilions, 229 Alcester Road South | 376 yd | |
| Moseley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South | 376 yd | |
| Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club | Kings Heath Cricket Club, 247 Alcester Road South | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCF Chinese Takeaway | 299 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 177 yd | |
| Marino's Pizza | 299A Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 177 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 160 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham | 493 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 156 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham | 493 yd | |
| Broad Lane Chippy | 303 Broad Lane, Birmingham | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSV Express | 282 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 118 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 287-289 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 177 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 305 Broad Lane, Birmingham | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Heath Cricket And Sports Club ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 284 yd |
| Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Grove Unattached School Playing Field GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College (Closed) Wheelers Lane | 955 yd | |
| Kings Heath School KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL HOLLYBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Kings Heath Boys School KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL KINGS HEATH BOYS SCHOOL HOLLYBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.