Drayton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 7LR is located in the Brandwood & King's Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hall Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Road, Birmingham, B14 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 7EN, B14 7LP, B14 7EW, B14 7EJ, B14 7EL, B14 7EE, B14 7JQ, B14 7EH, B14 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B14 7LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.9% | 50% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 56.2% | 52.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 29.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 50.5% | 53% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 26.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 12.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 48.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 62.8% | 64.9% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 73.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 73.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 0.4% | -17.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Road was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% lower than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Drayton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 286th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Drayton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-28 | £390,732 |
| 58 Drayton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2024-09-12 | £356,307 |
| 40 Drayton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-23 | £232,209 |
| 50 Drayton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-26 | £379,602 |
| 98 Drayton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2022-12-13 | £340,662 |
The percentage of student residents living in B14 7LR 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Primary School Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Junior School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School Colmore Road , Kings Heath B14 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 568 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 | 791 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 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,261 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 | 4,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,041 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Hill House 14 Russell Road Cannon Hill House , 14 Russell Road B13 8RD | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Coffee | 1A-1B Drayton Road, Birmingham | 77 yd | |
| TIFFINGUYS | 2 Drayton Road, Birmingham | 147 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 13-15 Alcester Gardens, Birmingham | 187 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 5 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 188 yd | |
| Soul Chicken | 77-79 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pub at Kings Heath | 165-167 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 217 yd | |
| Sun Valley Amusements | 106A High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 331 yd | |
| Schooners | 31 York Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 422 yd | |
| La Sante | Unit 1, Kings Court | 462 yd | |
| Kings Snooker Club | 60 York Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 134 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 331 yd | |
| Brum's Finest | 3 York Road, Moseley And Kings Heath | 403 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 52 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 516 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 48 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 589 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 37 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Scotts Corner, 10 Institute Road | 216 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 38 Alcester Road South, Brandwood | 288 yd | |
| Lidl | 20 Silver Street, Birmingham | 403 yd | |
| Asda | 99-105 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 406 yd | |
| Shop 24/7 Express | 21-23 High Street, Moseley And Kings Heath | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Sports Centre INSTITUTE ROAD | 174 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Kings Heath) ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 208 yd |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College WHEELERS LANE | 375 yd | |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College (Closed) Wheelers Lane | 580 yd | |
| Moseley Golf Club MOSELEY GOLF CLUB MOSELEY GOLF CLUB SPRINGFIELD ROAD | golf | 609 yd |
| Easygym (Birmingham Kings Heath) Findlay Road | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Transport Stadium STADIUM CLUB SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE STADIUM CLUB SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE WHEELERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.