Carless Avenue is in Harborne, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 9EQ 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 Carless Avenue, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 9EG, B17 9EE, B17 9ED, B17 9EW, B17 9EH, B17 9EL, B17 9EN, B17 9EB, B17 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B17 9EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 35.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 52.8% | 63.3% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 27.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 5% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9EQ this area, 4.9% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 73.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.6% | 80% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 90.7% | 83.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 84.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.8% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carless Avenue was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Harborne average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Carless Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Harborne and the 231st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Carless Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-07 | £377,625 |
| 14 Carless Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2020-11-30 | £358,663 |
| 10 Carless Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-01-21 | £403,842 |
| 16 Carless Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-05-30 | £368,941 |
| 30 Carless Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-11-02 | £674,182 |
B17 9EQ 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 9EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,010 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 | 3,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,393 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 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,365 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 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road , Edgbaston B15 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peters CofE Primary School Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Winchfield Drive , Harborne B17 8TR | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,010 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 | 3,509 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,450 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 | 4,808 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 | 599 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umami Indian Kitchen | 25 Lordswood Road, Harborne | 566 yd | |
| Tropea | 27 Lordswood Road, Harborne | 566 yd | |
| The Steam Room | 181 Knightlow Road, Birmingham | 571 yd | |
| Cardomon | 350 High Street, Harborne | 653 yd | |
| QaCafe | Queen Alexandra College, 49 Court Oak Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Village Social Club | 3 Serpentine Road, Harborne | 525 yd | |
| Old House At Home | Old House At Home, 193 Lordswood Road | 640 yd | |
| O'Neills Harborne | 310 High Street, Harborne | 653 yd | |
| The Harborne Club | 39 Albany Road, Birmingham | 679 yd | |
| The Junction | 212 High Street, Harborne | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saras Kebab House | 314 High Street, Harborne | 653 yd | |
| Fresh Bites | 291 High Street, Harborne | 658 yd | |
| Sunshine | 287 High Street, Harborne | 659 yd | |
| Gabriels | 10-12 Albert Walk, Birmingham | 688 yd | |
| Lee Take Away | 9 Harborne Park Road, Birmingham | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S | 261-263 High Street, Harborne | 757 yd | |
| Asda Harborne - High Street PFS | 261-263 High Street, Harborne | 757 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 210 High Street, Harborne | 870 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 77A-79A High Street, Harborne | 930 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 157 Court Oak Road, Harborne | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Circle Tennis Club The Circle | tennis courts | 112 yd |
| Harborne Pool And Fitness Centre LORDSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Harborne Pool (Closed) Lordswood Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Qac Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre QAC Fitness Centre WOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Lordswood Girls School KNIGHTLOW ROAD | 915 yd | |
| Chad Vale Primary School Nursery Road | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Harborne Cricket Club Old Church Avenue | grass pitches | 963 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 | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.