Calthorpe Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 1TH is located in the Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 3BE, B15 1RP, B15 1QZ, B15 1TR, B15 3AA, B15 1JN, B15 1TS, B15 1JD, B15 1QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 1TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% | 51.4% | -10.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 38.3% | 48.6% | 10.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.3% | 41.2% | -14.1% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 49% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 60.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 B15 1TH this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 7.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.8% | 10.5% | -16.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 63.4% | 21.5% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 20.3% | 27.7% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 24.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 63.9% | 44.5% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 75.5% | 64.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 21.9% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 64.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 20.4% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 10.2% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 11.7% | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calthorpe Road was 1910.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1037.3% higher than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Calthorpe Road has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Edgbaston and the 13th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 174.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second And Third Floor Offices Apex Centre, 55 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2024-05-21 | £863,406 |
| Quadrant Court, 47 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-04-29 | £474,563 |
| Quadrant Court, 50 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £879,000 | 2019-07-10 | £1,056,057 |
| Quadrant Court, 48 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-12-07 | £614,312 |
| Quadrant Court, 47 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-12-06 | £528,440 |
B15 1TH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B15 1TH 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 student residents living in B15 1TH 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru | Broadway House, 60 Calthorpe Road | 2 yd | |
| Mander Portman Woodward | 17-18 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham | 91 yd | |
| The Village Kitchen | 8A Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham | 118 yd | |
| Chapter | 6 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham | 131 yd | |
| The Blue Piano | 24-26 Harborne Road, Birmingham | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 398 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 399 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 457 yd | |
| Peg & Grill | Bulls Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street | 574 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Club | 14 Islington Row, Birmingham | 305 yd | |
| Pizza Hut - Unit 3 | 30 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 330 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 399 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 399 yd | |
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 898 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Metro, Skyline, 165 Granville Street | 984 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 1,047 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 212 yd |
| St George'S School Edgbaston CALTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Hallfield School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Edgbaston High School For Girls WESTBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| University College Birmingham - The Maltings THE MALTINGS THE MALTINGS GRANVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 90.0% |
| Median download speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.