Calthorpe Road is in Handsworth, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 3LZ 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 Calthorpe Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 3LY, B20 3NS, B20 3NA, B20 3NG, B20 3LX, B20 3RB, B20 2EE, B20 3NH, B20 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B20 3LZ is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 38% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 49.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 32.6% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3LZ this area, 31.5% 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 | 31% | 31.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 26.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.2% 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 | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% | 41.3% | 18.6% | 2.7% | 38.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 21.3% | 14.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -67.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 51% | 54.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 54.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 29.1% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 3.7% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.2% | 37.2% | -33.0% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 52% | 6.5% | 45.5% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calthorpe Road was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calthorpe Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 972nd lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-09-20 | £166,093 |
| 33 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-06-17 | £165,650 |
| 29 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2021-08-04 | £155,934 |
| 33 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-12-23 | £172,821 |
| 45 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2019-04-30 | £192,697 |
B20 3LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B20 3LZ 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 | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | - not rated | 116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Junior School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3LJ | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,540 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 | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Industrial Society | 49 Calthorpe Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 2 yd | |
| Handsworth Seventh Day Aventist Chur | Seventh Day Adventist Church, Hutton Road | 332 yd | |
| Pattie Shop | 248 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 347 yd | |
| Peri Peri King / Dinaz Pizza | 278 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 379 yd | |
| Big Johns | 282 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Dance Centre | 42 Livingstone Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 372 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 386 yd | |
| Royale Suite | 271 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 470 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 505 yd | |
| The Stork Public House | The Stork, 140 Heathfield Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Onion | 456-460 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 418 yd | |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway | 448 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 418 yd | |
| The Donut Stop | One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 505 yd | |
| Funny Tea | 31 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 546 yd | |
| Cake and Roll | One Stop Retail Park, 2 Walsall Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFA Halal Supermarket | 317-319 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 468 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 505 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 505 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 551 yd | |
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Broadway School THE BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.