Carpenter Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 2JW 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 Carpenter Road, Birmingham, B15 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 2JP, B15 2LQ, B15 2LH, B15 2JR, B15 2NB, B15 2LG, B15 2JN, B15 2UH, B15 2LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B15 2JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 B15 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 42.1% | 43.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 40.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 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 (91.2%) 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 | 54.4% | 59.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 2JW this area, 9.8% 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 66%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 66% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 18.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 15.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 53.5% | 43.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 63.9% | 54.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 55% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 23.5% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 9.2% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carpenter Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% higher than the Bournbrook & Selly Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Carpenter Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bournbrook & Selly Park and the 707th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Carpenter Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2011-09-06 | £1,649,864 |
| 16 Carpenter Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2000-12-07 | £2,563,589 |
| 11 Carpenter Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 1995-04-19 | £1,559,538 |
B15 2JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2JW 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Woodview Woodview Drive , Edgbaston B15 2HU | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,144 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,256 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,643 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 | 4,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,272 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 | 394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 456 yd | |
| PI Catering Ltd | Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd, 25 Church Road | 540 yd | |
| The Hub | The Vale Site, Shackleton Hall | 594 yd | |
| Mander Portman Woodward | 17-18 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham | 637 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Broadway House, 60 Calthorpe Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd | 25 Church Road, Edgbaston | 540 yd | |
| Peg & Grill | Bulls Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street | 1,019 yd | |
| B15 Student Bar | Birmingham University, Queens Hospital Close | 1,064 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 1,078 yd | |
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Club | 14 Islington Row, Birmingham | 848 yd | |
| Pizza Hut - Unit 3 | 30 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 986 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 1,093 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S School Edgbaston CALTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| The Priory School SIR HARRYS ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Church Road | golf | 538 yd |
| Hallfield School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Edgbaston Priory Club SIR HARRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Edgbaston High School For Girls WESTBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.