Nursery Drive is in Handsworth, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2SW is located in the Birchfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Drive, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2SU, B20 2SZ, B20 2SY, B20 2SJ, B20 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 2SW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.2% | 49.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 51.2% | 48% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 34.7% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 50.2% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 35.5% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 25.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 33.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.2% 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 | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 13.9% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 22.9% | 17.8% | -5.1% | 1.0% | 16.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -69.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 62.1% | 60.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 11.3% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 17.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 60.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 28% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 3.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 2.7% | -23.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 34.2% | 6.5% | 27.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Drive was 252.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% higher than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Birchfield and the 342nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nursery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-07-07 | £462,273 |
| 17 Nursery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-06-06 | £560,603 |
| Apartment 5 8 Nursery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-07-22 | £138,544 |
| Apartment 6 8 Nursery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-03-07 | £183,802 |
| 15 Nursery Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £325,000 | 2007-12-31 | £544,237 |
B20 2SW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community 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 | 3,108 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,009 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 | 3,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 2,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachkhand Nanak Dham | 11 Church Hill Road, Birmingham | 464 yd | |
| Handsworth Wellbeing Centre | Handsworth Leisure Centre, Holly Road | 466 yd | |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club | Kilbys Grove, Birmingham | 801 yd | |
| Cafe A entrepreneur | 110-114 Hamstead Road, Birmingham | 841 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 1A Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 648 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 903 yd | |
| RAHYA RESTAURANT (pre Observatory) | The Observatory, 44A Barker Street | 984 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawad Fish and Chips | 62 Robert Road, Birmingham | 659 yd | |
| Thieng Le | 93A Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 697 yd | |
| Smash & Ice | 110 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 707 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Bar | 98 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 739 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Shop | Flat, 98 Grove Lane | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 684 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 822 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 233 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 959 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 968 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 907 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 971 yd | |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 1,030 yd | |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.