Porchester Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B19 2LT 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 Porchester Drive, Birmingham, B19 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B19 2LU, B19 2LX, B19 2HD, B19 2LE, B19 2NA, B19 2LZ, B19 2LD, B19 2HA, B19 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B19 2LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 55% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 48.4% | 52.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 35.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 47.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 2LT this area, 33.5% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 33.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 7.7% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 20.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.6% 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 | 11.1% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 16.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 13.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 23.1% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 20.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 20% | 12.1% | -7.9% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 20.9% | 10.2% | -10.7% | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -70.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 64.2% | 60% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 13.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 4% | -6.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 60.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 29.2% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 0.8% | -15.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 2.7% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Muslim | 57.6% | 6.5% | 51.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porchester Drive was 131.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porchester Drive has the 72nd highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 1006th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Porchester Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-05-24 | £139,187 |
| 93 Porchester Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-11-27 | £187,640 |
| 45 Porchester Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,640 | 2020-09-07 | £95,212 |
| 19 Porchester Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-02-28 | £143,299 |
| 109 Porchester Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £55,860 | 2019-01-21 | £73,531 |
B19 2LT 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 2LT 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 3,273 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 | 3,570 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 | 153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilwell Croft Academy Chilwell Croft , Newtown B19 2QH | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglesey Primary School Anglesey Street , B19 1RA | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Hospital Street , Newtown B19 3XD | - not rated | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Nursery Road , Handsworth B19 1PH | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 970 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aston Manor Academy Phillips Street , Aston B6 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 1,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 4,613 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 | 1,308 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 | 153 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 670 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 | 1,018 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arc Oakbridge School Buckingham Street , Birmingham B19 3HU | - not rated | 1,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Burgers | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Royal Patties | 32 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 410 yd | |
| Mississippi River & Nile Bistro | Pannel Croft Village, 290 Hospital Street | 455 yd | |
| Sri Dasmesh Sikh Temple | 305 Wheeler Street, Birmingham | 472 yd | |
| Brogrz | 46A Lozells Road, Aston | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmakers Arms | 123 Gerrard Street, Birmingham | 367 yd | |
| King Of The Road | Hospital Street, Aston | 456 yd | |
| Barton Arms | Bartons Arms, 144 High Street | 481 yd | |
| VIP 144 Restaurant Bar Dancing Club | First Floor, 52a Lozells Road | 519 yd | |
| Whitehouse Public House | 99 New John Street West, Birmingham | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 31 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Greggs | 33 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 345 yd | |
| D'A Burger Haus | 46A Lozells Road, Aston | 476 yd | |
| CW Breakfast and Lunch Ltd | 42 Lozells Road, Aston | 476 yd | |
| Chick Inn | 42 Lozells Road, Aston | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Convenience Store | 11 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | 1 Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham | 345 yd | |
| Fish Bazar Limited | 67-69 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 616 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 637 yd | |
| Jamil Foodstore | 85A Wills Street, Birmingham | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holte School WHEELER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 292 yd |
| Holte Community Leisure Centre (Closed) Wheeler Street | artificial grass pitch | 303 yd |
| Newtown Wellbeing Centre NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| The Lighthouse Young People'S Centre Alma Way | 433 yd | |
| Playfootball (Birmingham Indoor) FUTSAL UK FUTSAL UK GREAT KING STREET NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| Nishkam High School NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL NISHKAM HIGH SCHOOL GREAT KING STREET NORTH | tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Mayfield School (Closed) Villa Street | 642 yd | |
| St Chads Catholic Primary School HOSPITAL STREET | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Aston Manor Academy PHILLIPS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 905 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Birmingham) The Alcora Building The Alcora Building Allesley Street | health and fitness suite | 940 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.