Everest Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2LN 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 Everest Road, Birmingham, B20 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2LJ, B20 2JU, B20 2LE, B20 2JS, B20 2LB, B20 2NS, B20 2JT, B20 2LS, B20 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B20 2LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 34.8% | 35% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 56% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 46.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 37.3% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.4% 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 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 44.3% | 40.7% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 37.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 19.3% | 10.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -71.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 66.9% | 70.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.5% | 21.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 70.9% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 24.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 3% | -24.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.7% | 37.2% | -32.5% |
| Christian | 18.1% | 46.2% | -28.1% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 32% | 6.5% | 25.5% |
| Sikh | 31.3% | 0.9% | 30.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Everest Road was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Everest Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 1171st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Everest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-28 | £309,354 |
| 15 Everest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-09-18 | £263,053 |
| 15 Everest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-14 | £202,412 |
| 6 Everest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2013-10-31 | £256,116 |
| 15 Everest Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-06-13 | £269,898 |
The percentage of student residents living in B20 2LN 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,022 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 | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 1,273 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 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 4,559 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 | 4,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 4,247 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 | 2,215 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 832 yd | |
| First Class Grill | 12 Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham | 879 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 572 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 907 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 98 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 911 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.