Grasmere Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 0UR 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 Grasmere Road, Birmingham, B21 0UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 0UP, B18 5TR, B21 0SX, B21 0UQ, B21 0UL, B21 0TE, B18 4QP, B21 0UH, B21 0UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B21 0UR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 45% | 49.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55% | 50.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 0UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 41.5% | 43% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 44.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 9.3% | 3.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 38.9% | 46.2% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 0UR this area, 32.9% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 32.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 15.2% | 5.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 31.8% | 28.9% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 19.6% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 26.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -73.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 47.4% | 51.7% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 29.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 23.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 3% | -5.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 51.6% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 27.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 5.4% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 37.2% | 6.5% | 30.7% |
| Sikh | 18.7% | 0.9% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Road was 169.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grasmere Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 679th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Grasmere Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2025-05-16 | £133,000 |
| 56 Grasmere Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-09-20 | £167,495 |
| 10 Grasmere Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-10-18 | £142,561 |
| 10 Grasmere Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-06-28 | £144,420 |
| 38 Grasmere Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-03-01 | £162,505 |
The percentage of student residents living in B21 0UR 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,561 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 | 4,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Soho B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 2out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,158 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 | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,694 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 | 3,498 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 | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Likkle Pot | Part Ground Floor, 99 Nineveh Road | 98 yd | |
| Hockley Brook Bar and Restaurant | 68 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 143 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 135 Soho Road, Birmingham | 231 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 119 Soho Road, Birmingham | 231 yd | |
| Amor Desserts | 2A Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 275 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 329 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 373 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 524 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Fish Bar | 101-103 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 99 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 127 Soho Road, Birmingham | 231 yd | |
| Spices Fast Food | Ground Floor, 143 Soho Road | 231 yd | |
| [email protected] | 38 Victoria Road, Soho | 261 yd | |
| MK Masters Snacks and Sweets | 38 Victoria Road, Soho | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 190 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 273 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 330 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 524 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 549 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 676 yd | |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 1,093 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 | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.