Grosvenor Road is in Handsworth, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 3NJ 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 Grosvenor Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 3NH, B20 3NL, B20 3NN, B20 3NR, B20 3NB, B20 3NA, B20 3NP, B20 3RB, B20 2SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 3NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 40.6% | 49.9% | 9.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 59.4% | 50.1% | -9.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 54.3% | 44.2% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 40.1% | 13.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 37.7% | 44.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 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 3NJ this area, 34.3% 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 | 21.8% | 34.3% | 12.5% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 25.5% | -8.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.5% 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 | 2.8% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 11.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 24% | 10.4% | -13.6% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 20.4% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 17.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 11.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 25.1% | 14.5% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -66.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.4% | 21.4% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.7% | 49.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 22.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 6.1% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Spain | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 42.2% | 6.5% | 35.7% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grosvenor Road was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grosvenor Road has the 62nd lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 1513th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Grosvenor Court Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-11-28 | £92,296 |
| Flat 14 Grosvenor Court Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2020-10-08 | £81,892 |
| Flat 15 Grosvenor Court Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2017-04-28 | £90,980 |
| Flat 6 Grosvenor Court Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2017-04-28 | £92,346 |
| Flat 2 Grosvenor Court Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2016-12-14 | £85,211 |
B20 3NJ 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 3NJ 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 | 95 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,582 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 | 439 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | 2out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2RW | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,151 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 | 3,043 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 | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Independent School Unit 6, Cuckoo Wharf , 435 Lichfield Road B6 7SS | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Seventh Day Aventist Chur | Seventh Day Adventist Church, Hutton Road | 206 yd | |
| The Industrial Society | 49 Calthorpe Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 233 yd | |
| Pattie Shop | 248 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 558 yd | |
| Peri Peri King / Dinaz Pizza | 278 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 603 yd | |
| Big Johns | 282 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 174 yd | |
| Broadway Dance Centre | 42 Livingstone Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 537 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 639 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 687 yd | |
| Royale Suite | 271 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawad Fish and Chips | 62 Robert Road, Birmingham | 474 yd | |
| MISTER R BAKES | 11 Charles Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 588 yd | |
| Red Onion | 456-460 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 650 yd | |
| A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway | 448 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 650 yd | |
| The Donut Stop | One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 687 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 687 yd | |
| SAFA Halal Supermarket | 317-319 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 703 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 718 yd | |
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 970 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.