Knoll Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8DY is located in the Ladywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knoll Croft, Birmingham, B16 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8DT, B16 8EX, B16 8ED, B16 8DU, B16 8RP, B16 8EW, B16 8EG, B16 8EJ, B16 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B16 8DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 61.4% | 57.7% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 28.6% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 44% | 54.4% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 18.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 46.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 16.5% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.3% | 15.8% | -5.5% | 1.0% | 14.8% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 48.7% | 31.3% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 70.4% | 56.6% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 56.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 6.6% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knoll Croft was 189.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knoll Croft has the 56th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 569th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Knoll Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-19 | £336,198 |
| 25 Knoll Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-10-04 | £296,045 |
| 25 Knoll Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2021-02-08 | £294,678 |
| 8 Knoll Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,850 | 2019-02-27 | £270,477 |
| 10 Knoll Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-02-13 | £295,640 |
B16 8DY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B16 8DY 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 405 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Rosebery Street , Springhill B18 7PA | 2out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 554 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,477 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 | 3,426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 1,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaks Fishbar & Peri Peri | 196 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 119 yd | |
| Ladywood Chicken | 216 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 154 yd | |
| Ju Jus | Ju Jus Cafe, Watermarque, 100 Browning Street | 280 yd | |
| Jonathans in the Roundhouse Ltd | The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote Street | 303 yd | |
| Crescent Theatre | Sheepcote Street, Birmingham | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 397 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 446 yd | |
| Jukeboxers Duelling Piano Bar | National Indoor Arena, King Edwards Road | 569 yd | |
| The Bannatyne Spa | Bannatynes Health Club, 3 Brunswick Street | 582 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny's Original Takeaway | 220 St Vincent Street West, Birmingham | 154 yd | |
| FoodFiction | 63 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham | 538 yd | |
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 550 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Broadway Plaza, 13 Francis Road | 550 yd | |
| Baguette du Monde | 1A-1B Brunswick Arcade, Brunswick Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 652 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 652 yd | |
| Tesco Springhill Store | Camden Street, Birmingham | 829 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | 1 Spring Hill, Soho | 829 yd | |
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| National Indoor Arena Birmingham Community Hall (Closed) King Edwards Road | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Brindley Place) BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Ladywood Skills Campus (Closed) Stour Street | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 818 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.