The 3B Business Village is in Handsworth, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0PD is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The 3b Business Village, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0PG, B21 0PL, B21 0RS, B66 2PU, B21 0PH, B21 0PP, B21 0NP, B21 0RW, B21 0PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 0PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.7% | 52.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 B21 0PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 42.4% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 39.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 39.7% | 49.4% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 32.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 0PD this area, 31% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 31% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.6% 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 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 23.2% | 27.6% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 24.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 13.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 26.1% | 18.8% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 17.8% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 5.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -73.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 64.5% | 56.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 26.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 56.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 29.5% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 4.4% | -21.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 23.1% | 0.9% | 22.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The 3B Business Village was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The 3B Business Village has the 26th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 1069th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 9 The 3B Business Village, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2014-10-03 | £1,973,494 |
B21 0PD 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 B21 0PD 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 | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattville Primary School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Academy Halfords Lane , B71 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,441 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 | 4,483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 115 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Vegetarian Cakes | Unit 3, Woodburn Road | 182 yd | |
| Soho Community Hall | Soho Community Hall, 48 Chapel Street | 264 yd | |
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 498 yd | |
| Scales Restaurant | Avery Weigh-Tronix, Foundry Lane | 518 yd | |
| Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street | 352 Soho Road, Birmingham | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 487 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 625 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 735 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 908 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 171 Holyhead Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang Ley Chinese Takeaway | 387 Soho Road, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Big Johns | 379 Soho Road, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Shankar Sweet Centre | 85 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 497 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma Kebab House | 341 Soho Road, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 349 Soho Road, Birmingham | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 480 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 553 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 567 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 735 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 579 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 942 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 72.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.