Queens Head Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0RW 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 Queens Head Road, Birmingham, B21 0RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0RS, B21 0RN, B21 0PP, B21 0RL, B21 0RH, B21 0PN, B21 0RJ, B21 0PL, B21 0SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 0RW, 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 0RW, 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 0RW 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 Queens Head Road 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.
Queens Head Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Queens Head Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-12-13 | £141,859 |
| 98 Queens Head Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-08-31 | £187,932 |
| 116 Queens Head Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-09-26 | £212,328 |
| 100 Queens Head Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-09-24 | £268,204 |
| 112 Queens Head Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2002-07-19 | £187,327 |
B21 0RW 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 0RW 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 | 3,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,305 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 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,331 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 981 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 | 544 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 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,894 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 | 2,528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,272 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 | 4,272 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 | 123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 1,665 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 | 259 yd | |
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 283 yd | |
| BRRGRR Soho Road | 343-345 Soho Road, Birmingham | 404 yd | |
| Flipping Chick | 345 Soho Road, Birmingham | 404 yd | |
| Moreish Caribbean Restaurant | 337-339 Soho Road, Birmingham | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 448 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 546 yd | |
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 614 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 712 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shankar Sweet Centre | 85 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 282 yd | |
| Erbil Shawarma Kebab House | 341 Soho Road, Birmingham | 398 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 349 Soho Road, Birmingham | 398 yd | |
| Sang Ley Chinese Takeaway | 387 Soho Road, Birmingham | 409 yd | |
| Big Johns | 379 Soho Road, Birmingham | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 409 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 546 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 571 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 573 yd | |
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 869 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.