Finchley Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B19 1HT is located in the Lozells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchley Avenue, Birmingham, B19 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B19 1HR, B19 1RY, B19 1SA, B19 1HS, B19 1RZ, B19 2SX, B19 2TP, B19 1RN, B19 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B19 1HT 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 | 50.3% | 48.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.2% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 41.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 47.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 40.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 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 B19 1HT this area, 38.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 38.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 17.4% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.3% 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 | 28.3% | 29.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 28.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 41.7% | 42.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -74.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 59.1% 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 | 58.4% | 59.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.9% | 31.5% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 25.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 59.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 31.4% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.8% | 4.1% | -25.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 7.8% | 46.2% | -38.4% |
| Muslim | 79% | 6.5% | 72.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Avenue was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finchley Avenue has the 56th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 1501st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Finchley Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-21 | £185,908 |
| 1 Finchley Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2011-07-19 | £74,240 |
| 6 Finchley Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2010-10-26 | £168,736 |
| 2 Finchley Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2006-09-28 | £114,432 |
| 9 Finchley Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £17,160 | 2002-03-18 | £60,000 |
B19 1HT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B19 1HT 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 | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Unemployed | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Primary School Anglesey Street , B19 1RA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers City Takeout | 161 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 105 yd | |
| Chaiibox | 158 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 132 yd | |
| Shazanz | 170 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 137 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee House | 133 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 179 yd | |
| Azim's Restaurant and Balti House | 106-108 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stork Public House | The Stork, 140 Heathfield Road | 410 yd | |
| VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club | First Floor, 52a Lozells Road | 508 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 123 Gerrard Street, Birmingham | 546 yd | |
| RAHYA RESTAURANT (pre Observatory) | The Observatory, 44A Barker Street | 586 yd | |
| Broadway Dance Centre | 42 Livingstone Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Belle Patisserie | 152 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 137 yd | |
| Rajmahal Sweet and Grill | 137A Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 157 yd | |
| A K Kebab House | 138A Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 192 yd | |
| Shazanz | 182A Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 201 yd | |
| Mix N Blend Ltd | 200 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umeed Superstore | 153 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 133 yd | |
| Jamil Foodstore | 85A Wills Street, Birmingham | 276 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 233 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 320 yd | |
| Fish Bazar Limited | 67-69 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 360 yd | |
| Heathfield Supermarket | Heathfield Supermarket, 208-212 Heathfield Road | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 693 yd |
| Mayfield School (Closed) Villa Street | 736 yd | |
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 795 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 933 yd | |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 996 yd | |
| Playfootball (Birmingham Indoor) FUTSAL UK FUTSAL UK GREAT KING STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 1,016 yd |
| Nishkam High School NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL GREAT KING STREET NORTH | tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.