Worlds End Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2NP 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 Worlds End Road, Birmingham, B20 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2PA, B20 2NT, B20 2PL, B20 2NS, B20 2PH, B20 2NR, B20 2LH, B20 2JS, B20 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B20 2NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 39% | 33.5% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 51.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 48.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 20.5% | 6.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 42.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15% 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 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 39.9% | 35.7% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 32.6% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 13.9% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 26.1% | 15% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -66.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 65.6% | 62.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 26.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 62.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 27.1% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 2.3% | -27.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Sikh | 31.2% | 0.9% | 30.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worlds End Road was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% lower than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Worlds End Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 1234th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Worlds End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-11-04 | £405,766 |
| 29 Worlds End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-12-18 | £325,161 |
| 17 Worlds End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-10-22 | £355,765 |
| 40 Worlds End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-27 | £431,019 |
| 19 Worlds End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2004-12-17 | £470,904 |
B20 2NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,241 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 | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 858 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 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,279 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 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,318 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,198 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 | 4,207 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 | 1,907 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 687 yd | |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club | Kilbys Grove, Birmingham | 802 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 972 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 1,009 yd | |
| The Garden Gate | The New Garden Gate, 113 Hamstead Hill | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 265 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 741 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 782 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 920 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 721 yd | |
| Mega Chicken | 12 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 815 yd | |
| Bing | 20 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 817 yd | |
| Minhs Chinese Takeaway | 26 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 823 yd | |
| Omni Sweet Centre | 10 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 384 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 802 yd | |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.