Knightlow Road is in Harborne, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8PX 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 Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8BS, B17 8QA, B17 8BF, B17 8PU, B17 8BD, B17 8QB, B17 8PB, B17 8PT, B17 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B17 8PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 8PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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 | 20.3% | 22% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 67.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) 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 | 55.2% | 64.1% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 27.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8PX this area, 7.6% 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 68.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.1% | 68.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 16.6% | 22.8% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 63.5% | 46.3% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 83.4% | 76.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 76.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 1.6% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Sikh | 13.5% | 0.9% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knightlow Road was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Harborne average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Knightlow Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Harborne and the 1045th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Knightlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £867,500 | 2022-11-30 | £850,167 |
| 109 Knightlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-07-21 | £735,000 |
| 81 Knightlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-06-30 | £719,239 |
| 55 Knightlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-09-10 | £710,103 |
| 63 Knightlow Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £638,000 | 2021-06-30 | £734,976 |
B17 8PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8PX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 3,578 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 | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,955 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 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Winchfield Drive , Harborne B17 8TR | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Primary School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , B66 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community 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 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,240 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,457 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 | 5,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,852 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 | 304 yd | |
| Banu Indian Restaurant | 353 Hagley Road, Harborne | 697 yd | |
| An Indian Affair | 23 Hamilton Avenue, Birmingham | 745 yd | |
| Dardania Place Ltd | Site Of Former New Talbot, 457 Hagley Road | 781 yd | |
| Haweli Tandoori Restaurant | 509 Hagley Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old House At Home | Old House At Home, 193 Lordswood Road | 494 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head, Hagley Road | 711 yd | |
| Craft Inn Limited | 608 Bearwood Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domo Pizza & Chicken | 345 Hagley Road, Harborne | 716 yd | |
| Hagley Kebab House | 505 Hagley Road | 791 yd | |
| New Kwang Hao Takeaway | 507 Hagley Road | 791 yd | |
| Neelams Grill House and café | 125-126 Poplar Road | 850 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 629 Bearwood Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 612 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 545 Bearwood Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lordswood Girls School KNIGHTLOW ROAD | 396 yd | |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| The Circle Tennis Club The Circle | tennis courts | 706 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Qac Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre WOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 998 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.