Babington Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0QD 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 Babington Road, Birmingham, B21 0QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0QE, B21 0RA, B21 0QY, B21 0SN, B21 0QG, B21 0RB, B21 9SD, B21 0QJ, B21 9SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 0QD is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 46.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 32.4% | 36.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 49.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 0QD this area, 38% 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 | 33.1% | 38% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 15.7% | 6.8% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 40.1% | 32.3% | -7.8% | 3.1% | 29.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% | 26.7% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 24.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -72.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, just 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.7% | 35.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 29.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 32.8% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 2.1% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 13.5% | 1.2% | 12.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.8% | 37.2% | -33.4% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 34.6% | 6.5% | 28.1% |
| Sikh | 29.9% | 0.9% | 29.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Handsworth average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Babington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-05-23 | £170,000 |
| 73 Babington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-11-03 | £218,461 |
| 47 Babington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-01-23 | £90,630 |
| 77 Babington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-10-20 | £183,927 |
| 79 Babington Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-08-18 | £190,788 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,234 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 | 4,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 503 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 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,281 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 | 4,149 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreish Caribbean Restaurant | 337-339 Soho Road, Birmingham | 134 yd | |
| Divine African & Caribbean Restauran | 325 Soho Road, Birmingham | 134 yd | |
| BRRGRR Soho Road | 343-345 Soho Road, Birmingham | 144 yd | |
| Flipping Chick | 345 Soho Road, Birmingham | 144 yd | |
| Island Grill Takeaway | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 165 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 279 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 719 yd | |
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 905 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil Shawarma Kebab House | 341 Soho Road, Birmingham | 151 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 349 Soho Road, Birmingham | 151 yd | |
| Island Grill Takeaway | 1 Barn Lane, Soho | 153 yd | |
| Sarchnar Shawrma | 270A Soho Road, Birmingham | 178 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 283 Soho Road, Birmingham | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 132 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 233 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 279 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 469 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 438 yd | |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 483 yd |
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.