Vernon Road is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B16 9SG is located in the North Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vernon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B16 9SN, B16 9SD, B16 9SE, B16 9DQ, B16 9DF, B16 9SQ, B16 9BH, B16 9HR, B16 9DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B16 9SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 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 9SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 65.7% | 62.1% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 23.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 47% | 52.4% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9SG this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.6% | 54.8% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 63.5% | 64.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 70.4% | 61.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 60.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 21.4% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Road was 95.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Edgbaston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Vernon Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Edgbaston and the 1407th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 Vernon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2003-05-01 | £941,851 |
The percentage of student residents living in B16 9SG 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 3,708 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 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Beaufort Road , B16 8HY | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | 1out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School Oliver Road , Ladywood B16 9ER | - not rated | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Ladywood Church of England Primary School St Vincent Street West , Ladywood B16 8RN | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ladywood School Freeth Street , Ladywood B16 0QT | - not rated | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community 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 | 682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,733 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 | 4,419 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School Prep Department Westbourne Road , B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road , Edgbaston B15 3TS | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall School 15 Highfield Road , Edgbaston B15 3DU | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Del Asado | 229 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 315 yd | |
| Reservoir Cafe | 1 Leslie Road, Ladywood | 419 yd | |
| Cafe Rumi | 205 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 480 yd | |
| Colbeh Persian Kitchen & Bar | 207 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 480 yd | |
| Akbars | 184-186 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Casino Ltd | 1 Portland Road, Edgbaston | 209 yd | |
| Garden House Ph | 160 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 387 yd | |
| The Duck Beefeater | Duck And Premier Lodge, 176-178 Hagley Road | 490 yd | |
| Ivy Bush | The Ivy Bush, 181 Hagley Road | 605 yd | |
| Genting Casinos Uk Ltd | 1 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Fry | 192 Monument Road, Birmingham | 554 yd | |
| Miss Li's Kitchen | 214 Monument Road, Birmingham | 561 yd | |
| Chaps | 177 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 589 yd | |
| Wall Street Burger | 179 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 605 yd | |
| Sweet Bae | 165 Hagley Road, Ladywood | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeburys Supermarket | 191-193 Hagley Road, Edgbaston | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S School For Girls ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ST PAULS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VERNON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| Quality Living Health Club (Birmingham) (Closed) Hagley Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 657 yd |
| St Georges C Of E Primary School BEAUFORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Ladywood Leisure Centre Ladywood Middleway | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre (Closed) Monument Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.