Cherry Orchard Road is in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2LD 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 Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2LA, B20 2LL, B20 2LB, B20 2LP, B20 2LE, B20 2LZ, B20 2LR, B20 2LJ, B20 2JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 2LD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 38.7% | 29.5% | -9.2% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 60.3% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 52.1% | 46.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.5% | 23.4% | 8.9% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 36.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.8% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 37.1% | 40.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 37.7% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 21.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 17.6% | 9.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -71.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 71.7% | 66% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 65.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 27.2% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 1.8% | -22.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.8% | 37.2% | -29.4% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 31.4% | 6.5% | 24.9% |
| Sikh | 29.6% | 0.9% | 28.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherry Orchard Road was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherry Orchard Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 191st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Cherry Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-10-26 | £366,828 |
| 50 Cherry Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2016-03-02 | £283,387 |
| 71 Cherry Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2015-12-16 | £409,738 |
| 64 Cherry Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-12-22 | £372,496 |
| 48 Cherry Orchard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-11-28 | £307,664 |
B20 2LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B20 2LD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,643 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 | 4,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,268 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 | 4,117 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 | 2,457 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Gate | The New Garden Gate, 113 Hamstead Hill | 931 yd | |
| First Class Grill | 12 Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 812 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 905 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 298 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 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 | 217.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.