Allens Croft Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 6RP 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 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 6RR, B14 6RN, B14 6QR, B30 3AF, B30 3BY, B14 6QN, B14 6RU, B30 3BU, B30 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B14 6RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 52.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 6RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 43.1% | 49.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 28.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 47.7% | 37.6% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 36.2% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 18.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 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.
In the area around B14 6RP this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 28.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 73.1% | 54.5% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 84% | 79.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 80.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.4% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 0% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 27.1% | 6.5% | 20.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allens Croft Road was 145.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% higher than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allens Croft Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 823rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2025-08-18 | £264,665 |
| 108 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-03-22 | £160,805 |
| 112 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-12-09 | £57,078 |
| 126 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-30 | £222,109 |
| 140 Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2022-09-09 | £188,110 |
The percentage of student residents living in B14 6RP 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 | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 71 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,352 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 | 2out of 4 | 71 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , B30 2JL | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School and Language College Selly Oak Road , B30 1HW | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,071 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 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School Maple House , Maple Road B30 2AE | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Trampoline Park | Unit 6, Avery Dell Trading Estate | 429 yd | |
| Nadie Bacon's Cafe | 2 Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham | 443 yd | |
| C I T B Birmingham Training Centre | 83 Lifford Lane, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 1760 Pershore Road, Bournville | 618 yd | |
| Akram's Kashmiri Restaurant | 1526-1528 Pershore Road, Bournville | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 69 Bar | The Studio, Wharfside Leisure Complex, 1 Lifford Lane | 430 yd | |
| Couch | 1466 Pershore Road, Bournville | 771 yd | |
| Deadbeat | 1473-1475 Pershore Road, Bournville | 781 yd | |
| Grant Arms | Grant Arms, 1814 Pershore Road | 935 yd | |
| The Hazelwell Public House | 227 Pineapple Road, Birmingham | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 1520 Pershore Road, Bournville | 630 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 1553 Pershore Road, Bournville | 642 yd | |
| Balti Bites | 1545 Pershore Road, Bournville | 642 yd | |
| Big Bitez | 156 Yarninglae Road, Birmingham | 720 yd | |
| Crispy Hut Chinese and Cantonese | 1748 Pershore Road, Bournville | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Manna Supermarket LTD | 122 Frances Road, Bournville | 781 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront (Closed) 180a 180a Lifford Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 1,050 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 | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.