Holyhead Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0LG 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 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0HL, B21 0LS, B21 0HJ, B21 0HN, B21 8NB, B21 0EZ, B21 0HH, B21 8AB, B21 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 0LG, 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 0LG 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 Holyhead Road was 229.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 213.7% higher than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holyhead Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 404th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2019-09-25 | £913,129 |
| 77A Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-07-31 | £510,608 |
| 79 - 85 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-23 | £274,244 |
| 75 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2014-01-13 | £437,946 |
| 73 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-03-31 | £175,876 |
B21 0LG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattville Primary School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Avenue Road , Handsworth B21 8ED | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandwell Academy Halfords Lane , B71 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,277 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 | 4,881 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 | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,254 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 | 209 yd | |
| Sikh Temple | 4 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 243 yd | |
| The Midlands Buddhist Association | 34 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 243 yd | |
| Kurdish Community Centre | 16-18 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 245 yd | |
| Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street | 352 Soho Road, Birmingham | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 171 Holyhead Road | 419 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 856 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 964 yd | |
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmyan | 97 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 131 yd | |
| Grandad's Tastee Patties | 125 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 169 yd | |
| Chip N Whale | 115 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 169 yd | |
| pb08 | 117 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 169 yd | |
| Sabar General store | 113 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 313 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 544 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 743 yd | |
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 923 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 153 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 369 yd | |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 986 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 | 53.8% |
| 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.