Richmond Hill Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B15 3RS 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 Richmond Hill Road, Birmingham, B15 3RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B15 3RT, B15 3RU, B15 3RQ, B15 3RX, B15 3RY, B15 3RZ, B15 3RR, B15 3SE, B15 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B15 3RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 54.7% | 46.6% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 37.8% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.3% | 58% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 28.8% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3RS 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 64.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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 | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 15.9% | 19% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 15.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 56.6% | 51.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 10.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 58.5% | 59.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 20.1% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 59.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 23.1% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 3.9% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Hill Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bournbrook & Selly Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 68 Highpoint Richmond Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-03-31 | £141,299 |
| Flat 66 Highpoint Richmond Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-07 | £129,358 |
| Flat 59 Highpoint Richmond Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-06-24 | £159,266 |
| Flat 80 Highpoint Richmond Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-01-10 | £104,564 |
| Flat 74 Highpoint Richmond Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-03-28 | £159,266 |
B15 3RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3RS 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,151 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 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Primary School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 49 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,779 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallfield School 48 Church Road , Edgbaston B15 3SJ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul at No. 41 | 41 High Street, Harborne | 575 yd | |
| evoke coffee | 48-50 High Street, Harborne | 615 yd | |
| Raja Monkey Harborne | 42 High Street, Harborne | 623 yd | |
| Tamasha Bar and Grill | 8 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road | 680 yd | |
| BARSANA | 69 High Street, Harborne | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pritchatts Park Social Club | Pritchatts Park, Pritchatts Road | 539 yd | |
| The Plough | 21-23 High Street, Harborne | 554 yd | |
| The Green Man | The Green Man, 2-4 High Street | 623 yd | |
| White Swan | 132-134 Harborne Road, Birmingham | 637 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse, 2 York Street | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCP Midlands Ltd | Berrow Court, Berrow Drive | 591 yd | |
| Ruby Takeaway | 104 High Street, Harborne | 714 yd | |
| Greggs | 83 High Street, Harborne | 818 yd | |
| Wok Chi | 135 High Street, Harborne | 969 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza & Grill | 180 High Street, Harborne | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 28-40 High Street, Harborne | 623 yd | |
| Iceland | 61 High Street, Harborne | 696 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 88-96 High Street, Harborne | 714 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 77A-79A High Street, Harborne | 818 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 210 High Street, Harborne | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harborne Academy HARBORNE ROAD | 156 yd | |
| The Blue Coat School METCHLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Richmond Hill (Closed) Richmond Hill Road | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| West House School Playing Fields ORMSBY COURT ORMSBY COURT RICHMOND HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Edgbaston Archery And Lawn Tennis Society 14A 14A WESTBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Edgbaston High School For Girls WESTBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Morris Centre Club QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL HOSPITAL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| University Of Birmingham (Metchley Lane Pitches) METCHLEY PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Hallfield School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.