Aylesford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 8DW is located in the Holyhead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aylesford Road, Birmingham, B21 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 8DN, B21 8BG, B21 8DE, B21 8DG, B21 8DD, B21 9QZ, B21 9PX, B21 8BX, B21 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 8DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.1% | 55.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.3% | -3.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around B21 8DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 39% | 44.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 40% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.8% | 45% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around B21 8DW this area, 33% 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 33% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 17.2% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 18.3% | 3.6% | -14.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.2% 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 | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 43% | 41% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 37.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.2% | 17% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 16.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -72.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.3% | 31.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 15.4% | 9.5% | -5.9% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% 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 | 45.1% | 47.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 33.7% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 10.6% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 5.3% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 2.5% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 32.6% | 0.9% | 31.7% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylesford Road was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aylesford Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 1206th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 Aylesford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-08-12 | £212,920 |
| 50 Aylesford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-02-11 | £199,428 |
| 94 Aylesford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-06-24 | £107,731 |
| 24 Aylesford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-05-07 | £186,051 |
| 58 Aylesford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-02-12 | £166,054 |
The percentage of student residents living in B21 8DW 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 | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Avenue Road , Handsworth B21 8ED | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 1,016 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 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 3,642 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 | 5,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - 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 | 4,666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 2,601 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La'Tataie | 243 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 210 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 106a Rookery Road, Birmingham | 223 yd | |
| HAMI Kebab | 228 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 295 yd | |
| Chicken Hut UK | 226 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 344 yd | |
| Desi Grill and Curry | 77B Rookery Road, Birmingham | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 652 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 776 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 171 Holyhead Road | 923 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 972 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Company | 163 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 148 yd | |
| Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries | 183 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 148 yd | |
| Big Saj | 152 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 223 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 289 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 268 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 299 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 195 yd | |
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 344 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham | 699 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 817 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 669 yd | |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 701 yd | |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| St John Wall Catholic School OXHILL ROAD | 870 yd | |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 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 | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.