Payton Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0HP is located in the Holyhead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Payton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0HR, B21 0JS, B21 0JJ, B21 0JL, B21 0HN, B21 0HA, B21 0HB, B21 0HL, B21 0HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 0HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 53.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.6% | 34.2% | -13.4% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 38.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 17.5% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 31.8% | -15.2% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 23.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 B21 0HP this area, 29.5% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 29.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 20.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 10.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 17.5% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.2% 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 | 13.2% | 11.4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 21.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 18.3% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 18% | 17.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 15.3% | 20.2% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -61.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 60.2% | 55.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 21.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 11.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 55.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 30.5% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 1.1% | -24.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 28.9% | 6.5% | 22.4% |
| Sikh | 20% | 0.9% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Payton Road was 358.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 402.9% higher than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Payton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 169th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Payton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2016-11-18 | £157,557 |
| 41 Payton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-04-19 | £119,662 |
| 3 Payton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1996-09-20 | £121,000 |
B21 0HP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattville Infant and Nursery School George Street , Handsworth B21 0EH | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattville Primary School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattville Junior School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wattville Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | 1out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | - not rated | 184 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,967 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,745 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 470 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, 3B Business Village , Alexandra Road B21 0PD | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Alternative School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vocation Base Community School Camp Lane Development Company Ltd, 176 Camp Lane , Handsworth B21 8JA | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Park Lane , B21 8LE | - not rated | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho Viet 37 | 20 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 303 yd | |
| Sikh Temple | 4 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 317 yd | |
| The Midlands Buddhist Association | 34 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 317 yd | |
| Kurdish Community Centre | 16-18 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 319 yd | |
| Soho Community Hall | Soho Community Hall, 48 Chapel Street | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 171 Holyhead Road | 534 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 839 yd | |
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 863 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmyan | 97 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 304 yd | |
| Bamo Traditional Nann | 16A Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 317 yd | |
| Grandad's Tastee Patties | 125 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| Chip N Whale | 115 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 327 yd | |
| pb08 | 117 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 366 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 536 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 732 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 898 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.