Cranmore Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0PJ is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranmore Avenue, Birmingham, B21 0PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0PH, B21 0NP, B21 0NH, B21 0PG, B21 0PX, B21 0PL, B21 0JL, B21 0QL, B21 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B21 0PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 0PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 42% | 42.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 41.1% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 50.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 9.3% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 25.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 24.6% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 21% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.4% 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% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.5% | 28.4% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 25.3% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 1.5% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 26.2% | 22.8% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 21.8% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 12.3% | 7.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -74.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 55.6% | 50% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 28.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| 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 | 55.3% | 49.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 28.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 9.7% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 11.2% | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.7% | 37.2% | -28.5% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Sikh | 26.9% | 0.9% | 26.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranmore Avenue was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranmore Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 1329th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cranmore Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-08-06 | £210,712 |
| 18 Cranmore Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2020-05-01 | £151,394 |
| 10 Cranmore Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-05-18 | £157,500 |
| 9 Cranmore Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2017-12-01 | £169,622 |
| 8 Cranmore Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,200 | 2017-02-15 | £170,516 |
B21 0PJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B21 0PJ 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,644 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 | 5,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattville Primary School Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,047 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 | 280 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Academy Halfords Lane , B71 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,847 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,891 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 | 4,592 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 | 306 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Community Hall | Soho Community Hall, 48 Chapel Street | 209 yd | |
| Sikh Temple | 4 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 374 yd | |
| The Midlands Buddhist Association | 34 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 374 yd | |
| Kurdish Community Centre | 16-18 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 375 yd | |
| Pho Viet 37 | 20 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 619 yd | |
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 660 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 738 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 171 Holyhead Road | 840 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamo Traditional Nann | 16A Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 374 yd | |
| Sang Ley Chinese Takeaway | 387 Soho Road, Birmingham | 376 yd | |
| Big Johns | 379 Soho Road, Birmingham | 376 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma Kebab House | 341 Soho Road, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 349 Soho Road, Birmingham | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 376 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 530 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 738 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 406 yd | |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 931 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.