Gillhurst Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8PD is located in the Harborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, B17 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8PB, B17 9DQ, B17 9DG, B17 8BF, B17 9HU, B17 9EJ, B17 8BS, B17 9EN, B17 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B17 8PD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 50.6% | 47.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B17 8PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.1% | 21.3% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.3% | 71.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 60.8% | 53.1% | -7.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38.6% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 B17 8PD this area, 6.7% 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 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.1% | 68.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 22.1% | 25% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 21.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 66.3% | 54% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 81.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 13% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 81.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 0.8% | -12.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 16.9% | 0.9% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillhurst Road was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Harborne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gillhurst Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Harborne and the 129th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-01-06 | £817,500 |
| 43 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £631,000 | 2020-11-30 | £787,188 |
| 35 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2019-12-16 | £1,348,561 |
| 33 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £941,000 | 2018-01-16 | £1,259,374 |
| 47 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2017-04-07 | £941,364 |
B17 8PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B17 8PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Primary School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Winchfield Drive , Harborne B17 8TR | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,393 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 775 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steam Room | 181 Knightlow Road, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| QaCafe | Queen Alexandra College, 49 Court Oak Road | 789 yd | |
| An Indian Affair | 23 Hamilton Avenue, Birmingham | 836 yd | |
| Umami Indian Kitchen | 25 Lordswood Road, Harborne | 865 yd | |
| Tropea | 27 Lordswood Road, Harborne | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old House At Home | Old House At Home, 193 Lordswood Road | 451 yd | |
| Harborne Village Social Club | 3 Serpentine Road, Harborne | 828 yd | |
| The Harborne Club | 39 Albany Road, Birmingham | 958 yd | |
| O'Neills Harborne | 310 High Street, Harborne | 961 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, Hagley Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saras Kebab House | 314 High Street, Harborne | 961 yd | |
| Fresh Bites | 291 High Street, Harborne | 966 yd | |
| Sunshine | 287 High Street, Harborne | 967 yd | |
| Domo Pizza & Chicken | 345 Hagley Road, Harborne | 980 yd | |
| Gabriels | 10-12 Albert Walk, Birmingham | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 910 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 157 Court Oak Road, Harborne | 1,031 yd | |
| Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S | 261-263 High Street, Harborne | 1,052 yd | |
| Asda Harborne - High Street PFS | 261-263 High Street, Harborne | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Circle Tennis Club The Circle | tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Lordswood Girls School KNIGHTLOW ROAD | 620 yd | |
| Qac Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre WOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Harborne Pool And Fitness Centre LORDSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Harborne Pool (Closed) Lordswood Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.