Guildford Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B19 2JU is located in the Newtown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guildford Drive, Birmingham, B19 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B19 2LZ, B19 2LB, B19 2LE, B19 2LD, B19 2HG, B19 2HD, B19 2PB, B19 2NJ, B19 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B19 2JU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 B19 2JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 58.9% | 56.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 29.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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% | 55.5% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2JU this area, 32.2% 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 32.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 19.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.4% 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 | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 25.4% | 45.1% | 19.7% | 2.5% | 42.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 9.3% | -5.9% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 15.7% | 5.5% | -10.2% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 15.2% | 8.4% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -73.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 48.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 21.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 48.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 34.8% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.3% | 2.1% | -17.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 2.1% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.8% | 1.5% | 10.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 54.2% | 6.5% | 47.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Drive was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Lozells average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Guildford Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lozells and the 312th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Guildford Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-20 | £185,908 |
| 16 Guildford Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-05-21 | £162,794 |
| 28 Guildford Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-11-19 | £164,542 |
| 20 Guildford Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2016-07-25 | £118,693 |
| 52 Guildford Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-02-14 | £125,427 |
The percentage of student residents living in B19 2JU 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 | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Other | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,253 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 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Wheeler Street , B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Primary School Anglesey Street , B19 1RA | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,491 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 | 1,303 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 | 287 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy St George's Community Hub , Great Hampton Row B19 3JG | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River & Nile Bistro | Pannel Croft Village, 290 Hospital Street | 315 yd | |
| Pro Burgers | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Royal Patties | 32 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 433 yd | |
| Newtown Cultural Projects | The Drum, Potters Lane | 583 yd | |
| Adian's Dining | The Drum, Potters Lane | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of The Road | Hospital Street, Aston | 316 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 123 Gerrard Street, Birmingham | 453 yd | |
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 558 yd | |
| VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club | First Floor, 52a Lozells Road | 647 yd | |
| Whitehouse Public House | 99 New John Street West, Birmingham | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Greggs | 33 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| D'A Burger Haus | 46A Lozells Road, Aston | 611 yd | |
| CW Breakfast and Lunch Ltd | 42 Lozells Road, Aston | 611 yd | |
| Chick Inn | 42 Lozells Road, Aston | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| Fish Bazar Limited | 67-69 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 732 yd | |
| Jamil Foodstore | 85A Wills Street, Birmingham | 760 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Playfootball (Birmingham Indoor) FUTSAL UK FUTSAL UK GREAT KING STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 433 yd |
| Nishkam High School NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL GREAT KING STREET NORTH | tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 440 yd |
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 562 yd | |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Mayfield School (Closed) Villa Street | 616 yd | |
| St George'S Community Hub ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB ST. GEORGES COMMUNITY HUB GREAT HAMPTON ROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Birmingham) The Alcora Building The Alcora Building Allesley Street | health and fitness suite | 870 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.