Ashburton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 6JA 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 Ashburton Road, Birmingham, B14 6JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 6UD, B14 6JB, B14 6UB, B14 6HX, B14 6UE, B14 6PQ, B14 6HD, B14 6HU, B14 6NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 6JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 41.5% | 51.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 32.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.4% | 45.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 16.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 35.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 71.3% | 65.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 90.3% | 82.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 82.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0.3% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashburton Road was 153.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% higher than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashburton Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 806th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ashburton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-09 | £235,021 |
| 19A Ashburton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2020-10-16 | £169,118 |
| 19 Ashburton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-10-02 | £113,920 |
| 15 Ashburton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-06-05 | £369,700 |
| 51 Ashburton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2020-03-06 | £280,293 |
The percentage of student residents living in B14 6JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Primary School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,097 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,044 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 | 3,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,627 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 2,103 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 | 2,419 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Fd Hospital | Territorial Army Centre, Dawberry Fields Road | 156 yd | |
| Lucky House | 335 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 671 yd | |
| Food Route | 156-158 Yarningale Road, Birmingham | 709 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | 291 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 711 yd | |
| Hi Tea | 283 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 290 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 825 yd | |
| KH Bar Services Ltd | 261 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 833 yd | |
| The Pavillion | Pavilions, 229 Alcester Road South | 868 yd | |
| Moseley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South | 868 yd | |
| Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club | Kings Heath Cricket Club, 247 Alcester Road South | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 160 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham | 409 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 156 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham | 409 yd | |
| Happy House Chinese Takeaway | 2 Kings Road, Brandwood | 600 yd | |
| Olympus Fish Bar | Flat, 333 Vicarage Road | 672 yd | |
| Carino's Pizza and Grill Limited | 295B Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 761 yd | |
| JSV Express | 282 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 791 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 287-289 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 847 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 305 Broad Lane, Birmingham | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Unattached School Playing Field GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| King'S Heath Cricket And Sports Club ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 839 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 | 154.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.