Selborne Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2DN 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 Selborne Road, Birmingham, B20 2DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2DW, B20 2RY, B20 2DQ, B20 2RX, B20 2DS, B20 2DJ, B20 2RU, B20 2DG, B20 2DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 2DN is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 46.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 B20 2DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 58.1% | 53.6% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 31.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 40.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 26% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 34.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26% 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 | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.8% | 17.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 14.6% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 38.2% | 26% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -55.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 66.8% | 63.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 14.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 63.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 20.4% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 5% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.1% | 37.2% | -23.1% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Sikh | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selborne Road was 349.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.7% higher than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selborne Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Birchfield and the 170th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Selborne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-07 | £316,542 |
| 11 Selborne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-09-07 | £339,503 |
| 9 Selborne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-26 | £314,324 |
| 7 Selborne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2020-10-21 | £323,499 |
| 13 Selborne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-06-23 | £289,286 |
B20 2DN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 35 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,849 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 | 3,779 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club | Kilbys Grove, Birmingham | 540 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 690 yd | |
| Sachkhand Nanak Dham | 11 Church Hill Road, Birmingham | 767 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 962 yd | |
| Handsworth Seventh Day Aventist Chur | Seventh Day Adventist Church, Hutton Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 370 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 380 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 699 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 790 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 242 Grove Lane, Handsworth Wood | 631 yd | |
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 665 yd | |
| Mega Chicken | 12 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 728 yd | |
| Bing | 20 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 740 yd | |
| Biggapot Caribbean | 15 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 500 yd | |
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 861 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 1,064 yd | |
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 646 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 692 yd | |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 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 | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.