The Spinney is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 1NR 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 The Spinney, Birmingham, B20 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 1ND, B20 1AD, B20 1HU, B20 1LD, B20 1HT, B20 1AH, B20 1HS, B20 1LA, B20 1NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 1NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 59% | 55.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 41% | 44.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 27.8% | 29.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 47.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 16.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 33.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 B20 1NR this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 29.5% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 14% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 28% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.3% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32% 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 | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 42.5% | 36% | -6.5% | 3.1% | 32.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 37.5% | 32% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -49.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 70.9% | 66.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 22.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 66.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 27.7% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 1.4% | -23.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 34% | 0.9% | 33.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spinney was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% higher than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spinney has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 1029th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Spinney, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-08-19 | £422,701 |
| 26 The Spinney, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-08-12 | £600,948 |
| 4 The Spinney, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-06-17 | £713,807 |
| 12 The Spinney, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-10-18 | £368,837 |
| 11 The Spinney, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-02-20 | £338,528 |
B20 1NR 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 retired residents living in B20 1NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in B20 1NR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grestone Primary School Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Junior School Grestone Avenue , B20 1ND | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Infant School Grestone Avenue , B20 1ND | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,413 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vocation Base Community School Camp Lane Development Company Ltd, 176 Camp Lane , Handsworth B21 8JA | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Park Lane , B21 8LE | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Alternative School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 2,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Grill | 12 Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham | 742 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 776 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 782 yd | |
| The Garden Gate | The New Garden Gate, 113 Hamstead Hill | 843 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 720 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 860 yd | |
| Minhs Chinese Takeaway | 26 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 880 yd | |
| Omni Sweet Centre | 10 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 881 yd | |
| Niceness Jerk and Grill | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 881 yd | |
| Love Peri Peri | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 905 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 1,041 yd | |
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 1,053 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 1,057 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Golf Club SUNNINGDALE CLOSE | golf, squash courts | 602 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 942 yd | |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,062 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 186.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.