Putney Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 3QU 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 Putney Avenue, Birmingham, B20 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 3RG, B20 3QT, B20 3QX, B20 3QY, B20 3QS, B20 3RA, B20 3RQ, B20 3RE, B20 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B20 3QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 36.3% | 46.3% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 42.9% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.3% | 47.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3QU this area, 33.1% 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 33.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 19.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.8% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.9% 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 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 4.2% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 41.5% | 38.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 35.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -72.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 58.3% | 56% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 23.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 56% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 26.4% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 2.8% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.1% | 37.2% | -30.1% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 61.4% | 6.5% | 54.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Putney Avenue was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Putney Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 389th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Putney Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-03-29 | £127,282 |
| 1 Putney Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-11 | £124,045 |
| 4 Putney Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-07-15 | £99,086 |
| 16 Putney Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2018-11-23 | £125,607 |
| 8 Putney Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-01-19 | £146,044 |
B20 3QU 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 3QU 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 | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Other | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Robert Road , Handsworth B20 3RT | - not rated | 164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Primary School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3PN | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Junior School Stamford Road , Handsworth B20 3LJ | - not rated | 459 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 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Boys' School Church Lane , B20 2HH | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,534 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 | 2,734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,006 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 | 608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 1,496 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 | 168 yd | |
| Sachkhand Nanak Dham | 11 Church Hill Road, Birmingham | 394 yd | |
| The Industrial Society | 49 Calthorpe Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 477 yd | |
| Gen's Community Kitchen | Holy Trinity Birchfield Parish Church, Birchfield Road | 762 yd | |
| Burger Town | 283 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calthorpe Arms | Calthorpe Arms, 155 Wellington Road | 479 yd | |
| Broadway Dance Centre | 42 Livingstone Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 509 yd | |
| The Paddocks Sports Club | 31 Wellington Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 614 yd | |
| The Stork Public House | The Stork, 140 Heathfield Road | 618 yd | |
| Royale Suite | 271 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISTER R BAKES | 11 Charles Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 216 yd | |
| Jawad Fish and Chips | 62 Robert Road, Birmingham | 220 yd | |
| Kechup | 218 Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 630 yd | |
| A K Kebab House | 138A Heathfield Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 730 yd | |
| Red Onion | 456-460 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Supermarket | Heathfield Supermarket, 208-212 Heathfield Road | 629 yd | |
| SAFA Halal Supermarket | 317-319 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 866 yd | |
| International Mini Market | 233 Lozells Road, Lozells And East Handsworth | 978 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 982 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School (Wood Lane Playing Fields) WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS WOOD LANE PLAYING FIELDS ROMILLY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 889 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.