Francis Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8JE 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 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8JQ, B16 8HG, B16 8SP, B16 8JH, B16 8SU, B16 8SN, B16 8EQ, B16 8HQ, B16 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B16 8JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 60.1% | 53.5% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 34.3% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 48.1% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 25.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 32% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 33% | 18.5% | 2.5% | 30.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 3% | -6.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 43.1% | 36% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -45.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 46.1% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 14.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 21.9% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 19.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 46.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 26.6% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 15.5% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 7.7% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 4% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.5% | 37.2% | -23.7% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Road was 242.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 341st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Bradbeer House Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-05-13 | £103,433 |
| Flat 18 Bradbeer House Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,100 | 2024-04-23 | £115,617 |
| Flat 4 Bradbeer House Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-02-22 | £96,342 |
| Flat 9 Bradbeer House Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2017-08-01 | £119,041 |
| Flat 9 Bradbeer House Francis Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2009-08-03 | £93,207 |
The percentage of student residents living in B16 8JE 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,328 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 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | - not rated | 460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 1out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | 2out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Birmingham 23 Langley Walk , Ladywood B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thoma's Community High School Bell Barn Road , Edgbaston B15 2AF | - not rated | 1,353 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 | 500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,783 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 | 3,613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston College 37 George Road , B15 1PL | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens' Hospital School Ladywood Middleway , B16 8ET | - not rated | 807 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 136 yd | |
| Rock Up | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 136 yd | |
| Mr Mulligans | Unit 7, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 137 yd | |
| Starbucks - Unit 1 | 30 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 253 yd | |
| CH & CO Catering Ltd | 54 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 136 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 137 yd | |
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 230 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 305 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 124 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Broadway Plaza, 13 Francis Road | 124 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 136 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 137 yd | |
| Pizza Hut - Unit 3 | 30 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 657 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 898 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 120 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 377 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| St George'S School Edgbaston CALTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 825 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 | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.