Oxhill Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 8EP is located in the Handsworth Wood 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 Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 8HB, B21 8DY, B20 1BD, B21 8DX, B21 9RH, B21 9RL, B21 9PR, B20 1BB, B21 9RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 8EP is primarily male, with 56.7% 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 | 49.8% | 43.3% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 56.7% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 8EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 38.2% | 47.1% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 45.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 43.6% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 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 8EP this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 29.8% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 14.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 24.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 13.7% | 2.3% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.2% 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 | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 25.7% | 23.2% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 20.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 24.1% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 21.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.6% | 10.7% | -6.9% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 28.5% | 19.2% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -62.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 58% | 50.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 26.3% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 50.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 21.8% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 4.6% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 16% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 18.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Sikh | 16.2% | 0.9% | 15.3% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxhill 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 and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Oxhill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-05-23 | £184,529 |
| 164 Oxhill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-29 | £260,062 |
| 130 Oxhill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-09-28 | £170,327 |
| 142 Oxhill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £156,250 | 2021-08-06 | £176,394 |
| 158 Oxhill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-03-30 | £104,775 |
B21 8EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B21 8EP 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 | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,338 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 | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,272 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 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,032 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 | 5,274 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 | 4,755 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 | 1,024 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaorma BBX | 101A Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 67 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 158 yd | |
| Handsworth Jerk Centre | 1 Headingley Road, Birmingham | 182 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 204 yd | |
| Chicken Hut UK | 226 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 392 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 556 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jam-Gam Takeaway | 101C Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 54 yd | |
| Ram's Dhaba | 84 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 135 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 299 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 215 yd | |
| Pritam Sweet Centre | 291 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 215 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 289 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 208 yd | |
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 396 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 369 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 771 yd |
| St John Wall Catholic School OXHILL ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 822 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.