Shenstone Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 0NS 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 Shenstone Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 0NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 0JP, B16 0NR, B16 0JS, B16 0PF, B16 0PT, B16 0PW, B16 0JT, B16 0PB, B16 0JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B16 0NS 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 | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around B16 0NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 40.3% | 44.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 46.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.3% | 55.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 9% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 B16 0NS this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 36.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
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 | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 38.6% | 45.4% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 42.7% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 17.3% | 15.0% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.2% | 4.6% | -9.6% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 19.9% | 12% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 57.5% | 53.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 14% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 21.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 2.6% | -6.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 56.2% | 53.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 18.8% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 14% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 61% | 6.5% | 54.5% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shenstone Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shenstone Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 867th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Shenstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2024-06-04 | £178,035 |
| 130 Shenstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-07 | £137,647 |
| 114 Shenstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-08-25 | £186,481 |
| 118 Shenstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-01-28 | £141,609 |
| 132 Shenstone Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-06-19 | £163,297 |
B16 0NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0NS 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 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Road Primary School City Road , B16 0HL | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , B66 3LX | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 2,069 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 | 1,931 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,973 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 | 5,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 2,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Road Methodist Church | City Road Methodist Church, 118 City Road | 349 yd | |
| Mamoosh Grill House Ltd | 468 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Netty's Carribean & English | 172 Cape Hill | 436 yd | |
| Sunset Grill House | 380-382 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 453 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 445-447 Dudley Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Delight | 439-441 Dudley Road | 456 yd | |
| The Shireland Bar & Grill | Shireland Road | 709 yd | |
| Seven Stars On Cape Hill | 39 Cape Hill | 752 yd | |
| The Victoria Suite | Victoria Suite, 118 Windmill Lane | 823 yd | |
| The Woodlands Bar & Grill | Smethwick Working Mens Club, 108 Woodlands Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Pizza | 453 Dudley Road | 456 yd | |
| Cape Hill Chippy | 168 Cape Hill | 467 yd | |
| Caribbean Infused | 391 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 488 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House | 415 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 488 yd | |
| Watan Afghan Street Food | 405 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goizha Supermarket | 472 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 424 yd | |
| Kurdistan Supermarket | 402-404 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 453 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 532 yd | |
| Pak Express | 3 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 535 yd | |
| Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd | 264-266 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Summerfield Park CITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 882 yd |
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham West) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 CAPE HILL | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Summerfield Community Centre DUDLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 930 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 | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.