London Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 3HU is located in the Aston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Birmingham, B20 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 3HY, B20 3HX, B20 3HT, B20 3HS, B20 3HE, B20 3HH, B20 3DX, B20 3HG, B6 7EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 3HU is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 45.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 54.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B20 3HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 40.1% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 51.9% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 53.2% | 52.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3HU this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 34.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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 | 11.6% | 19.7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 18.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 4.6% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 33% | 36.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 34.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 18.5% | 7.2% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -74.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 53% | 55.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.1% | 28.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 55.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 30% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 4.1% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 16.8% | 46.2% | -29.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 64.5% | 6.5% | 58.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 604th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 London Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-04 | £151,341 |
| 18 London Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-01-04 | £78,980 |
| 17 London Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-04-19 | £133,742 |
| 13 London Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-09-10 | £104,228 |
| 9 London Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2014-01-03 | £155,335 |
B20 3HU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B20 3HU 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 | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | 1out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Yew Tree Road , Aston B6 6RX | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | 1out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 796 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,481 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,784 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 | 2,383 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Desserts | 139 The Broadway, Birmingham | 384 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, 278-299 Aston Lane | 426 yd | |
| Burger and Flame | 319 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 426 yd | |
| EEF The Hub | The Hub, Nobel Way | 427 yd | |
| Mr Doner Romanian | 407 Witton Road, Aston | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Arms | Witton Arms, 458 Witton Road | 460 yd | |
| Upper Grounds P H | Upper Grounds Hotel, Trinity Road | 772 yd | |
| Royale Suite | 271 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 790 yd | |
| The Holte Pub | Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road | 836 yd | |
| Flat | Yew Tree, Brookvale Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Aston Ltd | 231 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 51 yd | |
| Saqib Kebab House | 225 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 59 yd | |
| Subway | 323 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 349 yd | |
| Broadway Kebab House | 141 The Broadway, Birmingham | 359 yd | |
| Harry Joseph Healing Stream Juice | 415 Witton Road, Aston | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 278-299 Aston Lane, Birmingham | 426 yd | |
| Fresh Halal (within Tesco) | Tesco Stores Ltd, 278-299 Aston Lane | 426 yd | |
| Exotic Foods | 322-328 Witton Road, Aston | 586 yd | |
| Witton Superstore | 265-269 Witton Road, Aston | 586 yd | |
| New Medina Superstore | 229 Witton Road, Aston | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway School THE BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Holford Drive Community Sports Hub HOLFORD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 723 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Aston School Playing Pitches TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Aston Villa Fc (Villa Park) TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches | 836 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 | 146.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.