Craythorne Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 1HH 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 Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 1HL, B20 1HG, B20 1LW, B20 1HJ, B20 1LN, B20 1LT, B20 1LR, B20 1HD, B20 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B20 1HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B20 1HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 32.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 57.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.1% | 19.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 37.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.7% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 52.4% | 44.6% | -7.8% | 3.1% | 41.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 19.7% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 17.2% | 9.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -71.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 65.1% | 61.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.6% | 25.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 61.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 29.7% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 2.5% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 17.9% | 46.2% | -28.3% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 35.5% | 0.9% | 34.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craythorne Avenue was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.2% higher than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craythorne Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 765th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-07-24 | £372,541 |
| 123 Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2015-12-16 | £221,717 |
| 129 Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2015-12-15 | £279,985 |
| 127 Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-11-13 | £272,928 |
| 131 Craythorne Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1997-10-03 | £250,248 |
B20 1HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B20 1HH 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanhouse Primary School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5EL | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Primary School Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Junior School Grestone Avenue , B20 1ND | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Infant School Grestone Avenue , B20 1ND | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | - not rated | 146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocation Base Community School Camp Lane Development Company Ltd, 176 Camp Lane , Handsworth B21 8JA | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Park Lane , B21 8LE | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Alternative School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre, Craythorne Avenue | 44 yd | |
| Kays Food Services | 90 Greenway, Birmingham | 745 yd | |
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 813 yd | |
| First Class Grill | 12 Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham | 890 yd | |
| The dessert club Birmingham | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 956 yd | |
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Taste | 5 Old Walsall Road | 913 yd | |
| Sam's | 4 Old Walsall Road | 913 yd | |
| Chuffalo | 5 International House, Old Walsall Road | 913 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 3 International House, Old Walsall Road | 913 yd | |
| Hamstead Fish Bar | 40 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 733 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Academy CRAYTHORNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Handsworth Golf Club SUNNINGDALE CLOSE | golf, squash courts | 454 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 895 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.