Cavendish Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 0HS is located in the North Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavendish Road, Birmingham, B16 0HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 0HT, B16 0JU, B16 0HR, B16 0JR, B16 0LD, B16 0NN, B16 0HU, B16 0HL, B16 0LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B16 0HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 46.6% | 47.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 52.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 B16 0HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 50.8% | 44.8% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 42.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 51% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 31.2% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 24.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 29.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12% 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 | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 41.5% | 57.4% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 54.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 20.7% | 12% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 63.4% | 62.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.3% | 22.9% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 62.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 3.6% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 69.1% | 6.5% | 62.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 196.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Road has the 55th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 538th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Cavendish Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2022-04-29 | £285,210 |
| 50 Cavendish Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-08-26 | £225,334 |
| 52 Cavendish Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-06-17 | £328,227 |
| 52 Cavendish Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2018-06-20 | £185,572 |
| 54 Cavendish Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2014-05-23 | £250,427 |
B16 0HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B16 0HS 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 | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,528 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 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Road Primary School City Road , B16 0HL | 2out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Junior and Infant School Cuthbert Road , Winson Green B18 4AH | 2out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,880 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 | 4,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Road Methodist Church | City Road Methodist Church, 118 City Road | 194 yd | |
| Slam Burger Dudley Rd | 366 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 264 yd | |
| Sweet Life Desserts | 378 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 270 yd | |
| Sunset Grill House | 380-382 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 279 yd | |
| Tahini Grill Ltd | 325 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Delight | 439-441 Dudley Road | 378 yd | |
| Barford Road Members Club | Barford Road Members Club, 12-14 Barford Road | 790 yd | |
| The Woodlands Bar & Grill | Smethwick Working Mens Club, 108 Woodlands Street | 951 yd | |
| Seven Stars On Cape Hill | 39 Cape Hill | 1,007 yd | |
| The Shireland Bar & Grill | Shireland Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahini Healthy Grill | 325 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 312 yd | |
| Alton Takeaway Ltd | 317 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 312 yd | |
| Hasan Takeaway | 321 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 312 yd | |
| Caribbean Infused | 391 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 325 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House | 415 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurdistan Supermarket | 402-404 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 279 yd | |
| Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd | 264-266 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 339 yd | |
| Goizha Supermarket | 472 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 342 yd | |
| Amir Supermarket | 247 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 504 yd | |
| Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Park CITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Summerfield Community Centre DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 882 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 | 178 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.