The Paddocks is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 1JB is located in the Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddocks, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 1NJ, B15 1JN, B15 2LG, B15 2JR, B15 3AX, B15 1PJ, B15 3AW, B15 1JP, B15 1RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 1JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B15 1JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 21.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 55.1% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 | 53.2% | 58% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 24.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 65.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 65.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 31.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 14% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.6% | 64.7% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 83% | 79.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 81.3% | 79.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2.6% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 171.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Paddocks has the 40th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 650th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Paddocks, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2024-09-27 | £1,661,774 |
| 3 The Paddocks, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2014-08-28 | £1,832,715 |
| 1 The Paddocks, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2006-11-20 | £2,210,000 |
| 5 The Paddocks, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,248,500 | 2006-11-06 | £2,164,067 |
| 3 The Paddocks, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 1999-03-31 | £1,746,034 |
B15 1JB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B15 1JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Bank Junior and Infant School Woodview Drive , B15 2HU | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodview Primary School Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,361 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston College 37 George Road , B15 1PL | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Church Road atSt Georges Place | St Georges House, 3 Church Road | 276 yd | |
| Mander Portman Woodward | 17-18 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham | 296 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Broadway House, 60 Calthorpe Road | 359 yd | |
| The Village Kitchen | 8A Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham | 386 yd | |
| Baloci | The Edgbaston, 18 Highfield Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 748 yd | |
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 757 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 757 yd | |
| Peg & Grill | Bulls Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street | 776 yd | |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd | 25 Church Road, Edgbaston | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Club | 14 Islington Row, Birmingham | 556 yd | |
| Pizza Hut - Unit 3 | 30 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 649 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 757 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 757 yd | |
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S School Edgbaston CALTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 198 yd |
| Hallfield School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Edgbaston High School For Girls WESTBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Church Road | golf | 807 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| The Priory School SIR HARRYS ROAD | grass pitches | 831 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.