Burton Wood Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 3JN is located in the Birchfield 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 Burton Wood Drive, Birmingham, B20 3JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 3WD, B20 3WG, B20 3UZ, B20 3JW, B20 3LN, B20 3DD, B20 3FF, B20 3JH, B20 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 3JN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.6% | 48.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.4% | 4.0% | 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 3JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 36.6% | 43% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 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 (90.6%) 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 | 44.8% | 58.8% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 6.8% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 | 31.8% | 18.2% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 23.2% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 37.4% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 0.7% 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 | 9.9% | 19.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 18.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 32.4% | 21.6% | -10.8% | 3.1% | 18.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 17.6% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 15.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 19% | 0.7% | -18.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -80.7% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 55.4% | 61.5% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 14.9% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 18.9% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 0% | -11.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 61.1% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 28.2% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.2% | 2% | -32.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.4% | 37.2% | -35.8% |
| Christian | 13% | 46.2% | -33.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 70.5% | 6.5% | 64.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burton Wood Drive was 621.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 398.4% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burton Wood Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 60th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 278.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 173.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Burton Wood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2010-09-17 | £129,543 |
| 18 Burton Wood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2009-12-18 | £152,736 |
| 68 Burton Wood Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2008-05-09 | £109,530 |
The percentage of student residents living in B20 3JN 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 | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | 1out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | 1out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,830 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 | 2,600 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 | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Town | 283 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| Peri Peri King / Dinaz Pizza | 278 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 254 yd | |
| Big Johns | 282 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 254 yd | |
| Pattie Shop | 248 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 300 yd | |
| The Industrial Society | 49 Calthorpe Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Suite | 271 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| Broadway Dance Centre | 42 Livingstone Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 242 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 480 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 732 yd | |
| The Stork Public House | The Stork, 140 Heathfield Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Onion | 456-460 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway | 448 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 207 yd | |
| The Donut Stop | One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 480 yd | |
| Funny Tea | 31 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 521 yd | |
| Cake and Roll | One Stop Retail Park, 2 Walsall Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFA Halal Supermarket | 317-319 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 191 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 480 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 480 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 547 yd | |
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway School THE BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| King Edward Vi Aston School Playing Pitches TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 1,067 yd | |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.