Skipton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 8JW 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 Skipton Road, Birmingham, B16 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 8JN, B16 8JH, B16 8JP, B16 8JQ, B16 8SN, B16 8JR, B16 8JL, B16 8JG, B16 8SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B16 8JW is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 42.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 57.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 8JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 56.1% | 59.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 23.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 10.9% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 48.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 10.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
In the area around B16 8JW this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 29.5% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 14.8% | 1.8% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 19.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 43.8% | 38.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 61.5% | 53.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 53.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 21% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 8.1% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Other Europe | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 29.3% | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skipton Road was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skipton Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 1150th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 19 Avery House Skipton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-11-29 | £82,656 |
| Flat 22 Avery House Skipton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2018-06-01 | £144,000 |
| Flat 9 Avery House Skipton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2018-05-21 | £47,559 |
| Flat 11 Avery House Skipton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2017-10-09 | £70,856 |
| Flat 20 Avery House Skipton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2015-09-11 | £92,615 |
B16 8JW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 8JW 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 | 59 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,312 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 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 2out of 4 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Academy St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior and Infant School King Edward's Road , Ladywood B1 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barford Primary School Barford Road , Ladywood B16 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,300 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 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy St George's Court , 1 Albion Street B1 3AA | 2out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy 23 Langley Walk , B15 2EF | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,440 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 | 3,877 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 17 - 18 Greenfield Crescent , Edgbaston B15 3AU | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Edgbaston 31 Calthorpe Road , Edgbaston B15 1RX | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| City United Academy (CUA) 10 Edward Street , Aston B1 2RX | - not rated | 1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bid Birmingham | B I D Birmingham Centre For Deaf People, Ladywood Road | 136 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 283 yd | |
| Rock Up | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 283 yd | |
| Mr Mulligans | Unit 7, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 284 yd | |
| Damascena Coffee House | Lyndon House, 62 Hagley Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Social Club | Mr Edward Jones, Ladywood Middleway | 129 yd | |
| Nuffield Fitness And Wellbeing | Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 283 yd | |
| Bowlplex | Units 9 And 10, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 284 yd | |
| Spearmint Rhino | 64 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 370 yd | |
| The Vine | 94 Ruston Street, Birmingham | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Krave | Broadway Plaza, 14 Francis Road | 232 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Broadway Plaza, 13 Francis Road | 232 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 6, Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 283 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 13 Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway | 284 yd | |
| Pizza Hut - Unit 3 | 30 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 604 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham | 934 yd | |
| Spar | Brunswick Arcade, 1a Brindley Place | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Birmingham) 78-79 78-79 FRANCIS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 323 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Birmingham Edgbaston) 67-69 67-69 HARBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Birmingham) HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| The Gym (Birmingham Broad Street) Broad Street | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Vibro Suite Health & Wellness Club WATERMARQUE WATERMARQUE BROWNING STREET | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham City Centre) BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| St George'S School Edgbaston CALTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 858 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.