Carisbrooke Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8NN 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 Carisbrooke Road, Birmingham, B17 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8NW, B17 8DP, B17 8NR, B17 8DJ, B17 8DL, B17 8NP, B17 8LN, B17 8NL, B17 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B17 8NN is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 49.4% | 45.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 54.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 B17 8NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 48.8% | 53.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 29.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6.1% | -6.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 41.1% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 21.5% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 7% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 B17 8NN this area, 35.3% 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 | 26.8% | 35.3% | 8.5% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 5.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 32.5% | -5.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 19% | 19.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 16.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64.1% 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% | 64.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 13.4% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 10% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 64.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 17.8% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 3.8% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carisbrooke Road was 332.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carisbrooke Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ladywood and the 189th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Carisbrooke Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-05-16 | £717,017 |
| 1B Carisbrooke Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £300,500 | 2020-02-20 | £393,410 |
| 1D Carisbrooke Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2019-07-11 | £328,966 |
| 1A Carisbrooke Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-10-04 | £400,028 |
| 29 Carisbrooke Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-12-06 | £680,145 |
B17 8NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B17 8NN 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 | 83 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Primary City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | - not rated | 253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , B66 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary School Edith Road , B66 4QU | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Technology Primary Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | - not rated | 273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF | - not rated | 422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , B17 8BJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , B17 8BJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Primary Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0TB | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banu Indian Restaurant | 353 Hagley Road, Harborne | 165 yd | |
| Avery Fields Events | Avery Fields Sports And Events, 79 Sandon Road | 388 yd | |
| De La Vies | 2a Barnsley Road | 586 yd | |
| Dardania Place Ltd | Site Of Former New Talbot, 457 Hagley Road | 676 yd | |
| Haweli Tandoori Restaurant | 509 Hagley Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, Hagley Road | 658 yd | |
| Craft Inn Limited | 608 Bearwood Road | 809 yd | |
| The Pub at Bearwood | 537 Bearwood Road | 847 yd | |
| Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd | 558 Bearwood Road | 863 yd | |
| The Midland | The Midland, 526-528 Bearwood Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domo Pizza & Chicken | 345 Hagley Road, Harborne | 269 yd | |
| Hagley Kebab House | 505 Hagley Road | 750 yd | |
| New Kwang Hao Takeaway | 507 Hagley Road | 750 yd | |
| Neelams Grill House and café | 125-126 Poplar Road | 752 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 629 Bearwood Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 155 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 545 Bearwood Road | 811 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 548-552 Bearwood Road | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 411 yd |
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Lordswood Girls School KNIGHTLOW ROAD | 772 yd | |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,019 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 | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.