Parklands Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 2SY is located in the Birchfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 2SU, B20 2SZ, B20 2SW, B20 2SJ, B20 2RL, B20 2DB, B20 2RE, B20 2RH, B20 2BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 2SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 53.4% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 55.2% | 46.6% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 2SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 41.4% | 58.1% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 27.9% | -19.8% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 62.3% | 60.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 27.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18% | 12.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 17.2% | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 42.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.3% 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 | 6% | 13% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 20.2% | 8.3% | -11.9% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 20.2% | 8% | -12.2% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.6% | 11.3% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 17.6% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 17.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 9.5% |
| White | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -73.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 57.4% | 73.5% | 16.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 5.4% | -11.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 73.5% | 16.7% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 17.4% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 3.7% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.5% | 1.3% | -16.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 4% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 53.9% | 6.5% | 47.4% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parklands Avenue was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Birchfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parklands Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Birchfield and the 792nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 2 Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2024-06-20 | £108,500 |
| Apartment 2 4 Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-08-09 | £100,409 |
| 27 Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-05-09 | £214,557 |
| 27 Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-05-09 | £107,278 |
| 47 Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-06-04 | £487,202 |
B20 2SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 52 |
| Other | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,379 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 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 3,003 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 | 3,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,080 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 | 3,196 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 | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 1,935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wellbeing Centre | Handsworth Leisure Centre, Holly Road | 458 yd | |
| Sachkhand Nanak Dham | 11 Church Hill Road, Birmingham | 462 yd | |
| Cafe A entrepreneur | 110-114 Hamstead Road, Birmingham | 722 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 1A Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 730 yd | |
| Mishtidesh Lozells Ltd | 1B Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 729 yd | |
| RAHYA RESTAURANT (pre Observatory) | The Observatory, 44A Barker Street | 865 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawad Fish and Chips | 62 Robert Road, Birmingham | 671 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, 121-125 Villa Road | 726 yd | |
| Smash & Ice | 110 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 728 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 79 Villa Road, Birmingham | 730 yd | |
| Bongo Takeaway | 95 Villa Road, Birmingham | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 710 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 233 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 846 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 936 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 937 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 862 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 904 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 | 56.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.1% |
| 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 | 43.9% |
| Median download speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.