Appleby Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 6PA 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 Appleby Close, Birmingham, B14 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 6NZ, B14 6PQ, B14 6LT, B14 6PG, B14 6LU, B14 6PF, B14 6JB, B14 6NN, B14 6UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 6PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 37.1% | 42.6% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 33.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.4% | 53.8% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 23.9% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.4% | 18.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 13.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 33.1% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.1% | 77.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.9% | 88.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 87.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleby Close was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleby Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 1051st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Appleby Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-06-02 | £263,017 |
| 3 Appleby Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2023-01-04 | £305,609 |
| 3 Appleby Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2021-12-13 | £218,914 |
| 3 Appleby Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £7,850 | 2021-09-10 | £8,415 |
| 9 Appleby Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £7,845 | 2020-12-11 | £9,073 |
B14 6PA 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 4,534 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 | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School Greenwood Close , Kings Heath B14 6ET | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,351 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 | 1,312 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 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 3,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,268 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 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,510 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 | 1,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School and Performing Arts College Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Foundation 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 | 98 yd | |
| Food Route | 156-158 Yarningale Road, Birmingham | 474 yd | |
| Lucky House | 335 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 773 yd | |
| Broad Lane Café | 301 Broad Lane, Birmingham | 779 yd | |
| The Sunshine Cafe | 291 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 290 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 949 yd | |
| KH Bar Services Ltd | 261 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 999 yd | |
| The Pavillion | Pavilions, 229 Alcester Road South | 1,063 yd | |
| Moseley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South | 1,063 yd | |
| Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club | Kings Heath Cricket Club, 247 Alcester Road South | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 160 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham | 401 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 156 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham | 401 yd | |
| Big Bitez | 156 Yarninglae Road, Birmingham | 465 yd | |
| Balti 2000 | 154 Yarningale Road, Birmingham | 465 yd | |
| BRANDWOODWOOD BITES | 156-158 Yarningale Road, Birmingham | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores Limited | 305 Broad Lane, Birmingham | 779 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 913 yd | |
| JSV Express | 282 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 935 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 287-289 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Unattached School Playing Field GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| King'S Heath Cricket And Sports Club ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.