Vicarage Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 3HB 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 Vicarage Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 3HN, B15 3TX, B15 3HA, B15 3UH, B15 3HP, B15 3ER, B15 3ES, B15 3HG, B15 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 3HB 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 3HB 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 Vicarage Road was 1158.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 688.6% higher than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Vicarage Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Edgbaston and the 21st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2011-04-04 | £2,088,603 |
| 27 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2003-12-03 | £851,552 |
| 25 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2003-05-30 | £1,891,685 |
| 22 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 1999-12-14 | £1,427,969 |
| 25 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 1995-07-05 | £1,729,000 |
B15 3HB 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 3HB 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 3HB 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,954 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 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | - not rated | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,361 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 | 4,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston High School Prep Department Westbourne Road , B15 3TS | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamasha Bar and Grill | 8 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road | 441 yd | |
| Simpsons Restaurant | 20 Highfield Road, Edgbaston | 448 yd | |
| Meat Club | 169-171 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 453 yd | |
| A Taste Of Persia ( Shiraz) | 167 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 453 yd | |
| Mode Restaurant and Bar | 163 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 132-134 Harborne Road, Birmingham | 404 yd | |
| Ivy Bush | The Ivy Bush, 181 Hagley Road | 453 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 485 yd | |
| Garden House Ph | 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 646 yd | |
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaps | 177 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 449 yd | |
| Wall Street Burger | 179 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 453 yd | |
| Sweet Bae | 165 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 454 yd | |
| Miss Li's Kitchen | 214 Monument Road, Birmingham | 492 yd | |
| Golden Fish Fry | 192 Monument Road, Birmingham | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston High School For Girls WESTBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Edgbaston Archery And Lawn Tennis Society 14A 14A WESTBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 309 yd |
| West House School Playing Fields ORMSBY COURT ORMSBY COURT RICHMOND HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Richmond Hill (Closed) Richmond Hill Road | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 571 yd |
| Hallfield School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| St George'S School Edgbaston CALTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Birmingham) (Closed) Hagley Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 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 | 232.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.