Philip Victor Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2QB 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 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, B20 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2QD, B20 2ER, B20 2ES, B20 2EP, B20 2EU, B20 2EY, B20 2EX, B20 2ET, B20 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 2QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 50.8% | 47.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 34.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 48.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.7% | 46.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 27% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 31.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.7% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 39.9% | 45.9% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 42.8% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 20% | 7.2% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -74.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 55.5% | 58.3% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 29% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 23.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.1% | 58.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 30.6% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.5% | 1.8% | -30.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 38% | 0.9% | 37.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philip Victor Road was 141.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% higher than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Philip Victor Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Birchfield and the 877th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-13 | £183,340 |
| 3 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-05-24 | £482,186 |
| 11 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-05-02 | £286,132 |
| 57 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2022-07-06 | £403,666 |
| 27 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-04-30 | £288,750 |
The percentage of student residents living in B20 2QB 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Green Infant School (NC) Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School & Children's Centre Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery Junior School Rookery Road , B21 9PY | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 224 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 950 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 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,505 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,283 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 | 4,382 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 | 3,832 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,050 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 | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 1,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club | Kilbys Grove, Birmingham | 144 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 483 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 614 yd | |
| Handsworth Jerk Centre | 1 Headingley Road, Birmingham | 643 yd | |
| HAMI Kebab | 228 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 274 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 568 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 578 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 242 Grove Lane, Handsworth Wood | 217 yd | |
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 413 yd | |
| Mega Chicken | 12 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 414 yd | |
| Biggapot Caribbean | 15 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 430 yd | |
| Bing | 20 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 170 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 671 yd | |
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 691 yd | |
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 80 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 373 yd | |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 955 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 | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.