Devonshire Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2PB 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 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, B20 2PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2PQ, B20 2PH, B20 2JE, B20 2DP, B20 2PE, B20 2DH, B20 2PL, B20 2JD, B20 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 2PB is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 48.6% | 42.9% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 57.1% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 2PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 41.6% | 46.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 37.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 43.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.5% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 18.6% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| 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 | 20.5% | 26.6% | 6.1% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 38% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 1.1% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.7% 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 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 32.6% | 33.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 30.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 14.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 32.3% | 22.7% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -58.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 70.2% | 72.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 72.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.7% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 1.5% | -19.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 28% | 0.9% | 27.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Road was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Birchfield and the 1177th lowest crime rate of 3,083 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 -15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-29 | £352,037 |
| 25 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2009-12-04 | £608,583 |
| 21 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2006-10-20 | £698,170 |
| 25 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2004-08-02 | £703,358 |
| 25 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2004-04-30 | £659,170 |
B20 2PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B20 2PB 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 | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,403 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 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,022 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 | 1,023 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,863 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 | 4,089 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,071 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 | 4,141 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 | 1,648 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,918 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 | 469 yd | |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club | Kilbys Grove, Birmingham | 536 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 784 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 789 yd | |
| Handsworth Jerk Centre | 1 Headingley Road, Birmingham | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 545 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 659 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 485 yd | |
| Mega Chicken | 12 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 575 yd | |
| Bing | 20 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 580 yd | |
| Minhs Chinese Takeaway | 26 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 592 yd | |
| Omni Sweet Centre | 10 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 473 yd | |
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 650 yd | |
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 935 yd | |
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.