Sir Harrys Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 2UY 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 Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 2UX, B5 7UA, B5 7UB, B5 7UX, B5 7US, B5 7UR, B5 7XG, B15 2UU, B5 7QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B15 2UY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.5% | 47.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 30.1% | 37.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 45.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 52.9% | 56.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 65.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 18.3% | 22.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 14.7% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 54.6% | 40.7% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -40.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 70.2% | 65.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 21.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 65.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 22.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 4.4% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sir Harrys Road was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Balsall Heath West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sir Harrys Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West and the 1308th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,345,000 | 2020-07-22 | £1,637,029 |
| 10 Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2018-10-09 | £1,988,514 |
| 11 Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2018-01-22 | £2,409,004 |
| 7 Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-03-20 | £967,799 |
| 6 Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2015-11-24 | £995,904 |
B15 2UY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2UY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 3,294 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 | 997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Academy Great Colmore Street , B15 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Shurmer Academy Longmore Street , Balsall Heath B12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Mount Primary School Knutsford Street , Balsall Heath B12 9SR | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Great Colmore Street , Lee Bank B15 2AY | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark St Alban's Academy Conybere Street , B12 0YH | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,613 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 | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,986 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 | 4,731 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 5,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Sir Harrys Road , Edgbaston B15 2UR | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 249 Bristol Road , B5 7UH | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West House School 24 St James's Road , Edgbaston B15 2NX | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Priory Club | Edgbaston Priory Club Ltd, Sir Harrys Road | 226 yd | |
| PI Catering Ltd | Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd, 25 Church Road | 644 yd | |
| The Hub | The Vale Site, Shackleton Hall | 885 yd | |
| KILN by MAC | Midlands Arts Centre, Queens Ride | 897 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 Bristol Road, Edgbaston | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 353 yd | |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Ltd | 25 Church Road, Edgbaston | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Harrys Chippy | 7 Hollies Croft, Birmingham | 353 yd | |
| Kings Flavour | 75 Pershore Road, Edgbaston | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Priory Club SIR HARRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 226 yd |
| The Priory School SIR HARRYS ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Edgbaston Golf Club Church Road | golf | 644 yd |
| Elmhurst Ballet School 247-249 247-249 BRISTOL ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Tally Ho Sports TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE TALLY HO TRAINING CENTRE PERSHORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND EDGBASTON ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Calthorpe Park CHEDDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Oasis Academy Woodview WOODVIEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Cannon Hill Park CANNON HILL PARK | tennis courts | 1,030 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.