Philip Victor Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2QD 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 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2QB, B20 2EU, B20 2ER, B20 2ES, B20 2EX, B20 2EP, B20 2HD, B20 2EY, B21 9NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 2QD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.1% | 47.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 50% | 53.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 30.6% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 44.6% | 36% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 38% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 20.4% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2QD this area, 35.5% 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 | 29.9% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 5.2% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 30.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.5% 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 | 10% | 14.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 27.2% | 23.5% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 20.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 7% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 19.2% | 14.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -66.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 57.6% | 61.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.9% | 28.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 61.4% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 26.4% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 3.9% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 2.2% | -22.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 23.1% | 46.2% | -23.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 39.7% | 6.5% | 33.2% |
| Sikh | 16.4% | 0.9% | 15.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philip Victor Road was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Philip Victor Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Birchfield and the 1474th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-10 | £362,566 |
| 34 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-11-13 | £393,832 |
| 50 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2019-10-28 | £281,799 |
| 38 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-07-29 | £481,091 |
| 54 Philip Victor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-04-15 | £476,140 |
The percentage of student residents living in B20 2QD 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 | 73 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Other | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 900 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 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,523 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,715 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 | 3,935 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 | 1,131 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 2,448 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 | 162 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 509 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 620 yd | |
| Handsworth Jerk Centre | 1 Headingley Road, Birmingham | 646 yd | |
| HAMI Kebab | 228 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 272 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 601 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 608 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 798 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Pizza | 242 Grove Lane, Handsworth Wood | 222 yd | |
| Mega Chicken | 12 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 430 yd | |
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 437 yd | |
| Biggapot Caribbean | 15 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 443 yd | |
| Bing | 20 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 199 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 631 yd | |
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 689 yd | |
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 703 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 116 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 389 yd | |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 914 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 | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.