Woodend is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 1EW is located in the Handsworth Wood 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 Woodend, Birmingham, B20 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 1EN, B20 1EJ, B43 5TJ, B43 5EL, B20 1EL, B20 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 1EW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 57.9% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 42.1% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 32.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 41.9% | 47.6% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 23.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 35.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 39.8% | 30.1% | -9.7% | 3.1% | 27.0% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 17.9% | 12.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -68.9% |
| Other | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 64.2% | 64.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 24.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 63.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 26.2% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.5% | 0.4% | -32.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Sikh | 29.5% | 0.9% | 28.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodend was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodend has the 4th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Woodend, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-09-08 | £188,137 |
| 45 Woodend, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-08-28 | £385,168 |
| 51 Woodend, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-10-15 | £220,328 |
| 49 Woodend, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-12-12 | £270,864 |
| 49 Woodend, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2006-10-04 | £261,400 |
The percentage of student residents living in B20 1EW 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 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 5,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 413 yd | |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre, Craythorne Avenue | 442 yd | |
| Kays Food Services | 90 Greenway, Birmingham | 577 yd | |
| Stanton Fish & Chips | 190 Hamstead Road | 631 yd | |
| The dessert club Birmingham | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 781 yd | |
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 795 yd | |
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 946 yd | |
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's | 4 Old Walsall Road | 743 yd | |
| Chuffalo | 5 International House, Old Walsall Road | 743 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 3 International House, Old Walsall Road | 743 yd | |
| China Taste | 5 Old Walsall Road | 743 yd | |
| Hamstead Fish Bar | 40 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 293 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 925 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Academy CRAYTHORNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Handsworth Golf Club SUNNINGDALE CLOSE | golf, squash courts | 888 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.