Broughton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2PS is located in the Handsworth 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 Broughton Road, Birmingham, B20 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2PU, B20 2BU, B20 2BH, B20 2BJ, B21 9AU, B20 2DB, B20 2BT, B20 2BQ, B20 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 2PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 42.3% | 48% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 57.7% | 52% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 47.5% | 42.9% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 45.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.3% | 47.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around B20 2PS this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 34.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.5% 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 | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 20.8% | 15.4% | -5.4% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 28.9% | 32.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 29.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 12.6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -70.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 46.6% | 54.2% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 26.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.3% | 54.7% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 31.6% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 4.9% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 4% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 40.6% | 6.5% | 34.1% |
| Sikh | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Road was 223.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 394th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Broughton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-05-02 | £426,830 |
| 4 Broughton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-03-23 | £237,718 |
| 24 Broughton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-01-05 | £344,348 |
| 54 Broughton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-10-05 | £256,323 |
| 52 Broughton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2009-07-31 | £278,898 |
B20 2PS 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 | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Junior and Infant School Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | - not rated | 560 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School (NC) Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,376 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 | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe A entrepreneur | 110-114 Hamstead Road, Birmingham | 404 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha Temple | 18-20 Soho Road, Birmingham | 442 yd | |
| LimeNchilli | Gateway To India, 72 Soho Road | 442 yd | |
| Handsworth Wellbeing Centre | Handsworth Leisure Centre, Holly Road | 466 yd | |
| Flamingo Cafe and Restaurant | 104 Villa Road, Birmingham | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAHYA RESTAURANT (pre Observatory) | The Observatory, 44A Barker Street | 569 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 832 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 975 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 1,011 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway | 68a Villa Road, Birmingham | 430 yd | |
| Yellow Yam Caribbean | 60 Villa Road, Birmingham | 430 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 79 Villa Road, Birmingham | 435 yd | |
| Bongo Takeaway | 95 Villa Road, Birmingham | 436 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, 121-125 Villa Road | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Mini Market | 233 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 652 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 752 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 777 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 791 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 503 yd | |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 831 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.