The Slieve is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2NR 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 Slieve, Birmingham, B20 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2JT, B20 1BJ, B20 2JS, B20 2NP, B20 2NS, B20 2PL, B20 2LS, B20 2PN, B20 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 2NR is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 51.5% | 46.7% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 53.3% | 4.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of B20 2NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 31.5% | 31.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 58.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.8% | 57.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 24.9% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 20.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 8% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 46.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.7% 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 | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 44.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -67.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 61.1% | 69.6% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29% | 22.7% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 69.6% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 0.8% | -28.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 42.1% | 0.9% | 41.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Slieve was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Slieve has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 1010th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Slieve, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-28 | £425,862 |
| 6 The Slieve, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-08-09 | £662,062 |
| 6 The Slieve, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-08-09 | £662,062 |
| 16 The Slieve, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-11-13 | £438,884 |
| 4 The Slieve, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-06-25 | £611,835 |
B20 2NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2NR 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | - not rated | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Primary School Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,667 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 | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,824 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 | 4,263 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 2,320 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 | 736 yd | |
| The Garden Gate | The New Garden Gate, 113 Hamstead Hill | 844 yd | |
| First Class Grill | 12 Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham | 847 yd | |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club | Kilbys Grove, Birmingham | 913 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 396 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 768 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 953 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 785 yd | |
| Minhs Chinese Takeaway | 26 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 877 yd | |
| Omni Sweet Centre | 10 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 877 yd | |
| Niceness Jerk and Grill | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 877 yd | |
| Love Peri Peri | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 311 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 849 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 873 yd | |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 90.9% |
| 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 | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 358.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.