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Raleigh Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 8JY is located in the Handsworth Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.

StreetScan combines information about Raleigh Close, Birmingham, B21 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B21 8JX, B21 8JZ, B21 8JF, B21 8JE, B21 0LE, B21 8NP, B21 8JQ, B21 0AP, B21 8JG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 8JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54%55.5%1.5% 51.0% 4.5%
Male46%44.5%-1.5% 49.0% -4.5%

Partnership Status

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 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46.6%44.1%-2.5% 37.9% 6.2%
Married: Opposite sex34.4%40%5.6% 44.2% -4.2%
Married: Same sex1.1%0%-1.1% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated6.9%3.6%-3.3% 2.2% 1.4%
Divorced6.3%8.6%2.3% 9.1% -0.5%
Widowed4.8%3.6%-1.2% 6.1% -2.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50%47.7%-2.3% 48.4% -0.7%
Good health35.3%32.4%-2.9% 33.6% -1.2%
Fair health7.6%15%7.4% 12.7% 2.3%
Bad health6.5%3.9%-2.6% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health0.7%1%0.3% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 21.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.4%26.6%1.2% 18.2% 8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18%11%-7.0% 9.6% 1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.7%13.8%1.1% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship1.6%7.3%5.7% 5.3% 2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18%15.6%-2.4% 16.9% -1.3%
Degree or Similar15.3%21.6%6.3% 33.8% -12.2%
Other9%4.1%-4.9% 2.8% 1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3.6%0.7%-2.9% 1.1% -0.4%
Chinese1.8%0.3%-1.5% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian20.1%16.3%-3.8% 3.1% 13.2%
Pakistani4%9.4%5.4% 2.7% 6.7%
Other Asian2.9%1.3%-1.6% 1.6% -0.3%
Black African0.4%5.9%5.5% 2.5% 3.4%
Black Caribbean33.8%22.5%-11.3% 1.0% 21.5%
Other Black2.9%3.9%1.0% 0.5% 3.4%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%0%-0.7% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.6%3.9%0.3% 0.9% 3.0%
Mixed Other3.2%2.6%-0.6% 0.8% 1.8%
White22.7%25.1%2.4% 81.4% -56.3%
Roma0%2.3%2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Arab0%2%2.0% 0.6% 1.4%
Other0.4%3.9%3.5% 1.6% 2.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73%66.3%-6.7% 83.2% -16.9%
European Union5.8%10.2%4.4% 6.1% 4.1%
Africa0%2.3%2.3% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia14.7%14.5%-0.2% 5.6% 8.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.5%6.6%0.1% 1.3% 5.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.9%65.7%-6.2% 83.2% -17.5%
10+ Years2.9%23.9%21.0% 9.8% 14.1%
5-10 Years4.7%5.2%0.5% 2.9% 2.3%
2-5 Years5%2.9%-2.1% 2.2% 0.7%
Less than 2 years15.5%2.3%-13.2% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.7% 76.7% -8.0%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland6.2% 1.3% 4.9%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries6.5% 1.5% 5.0%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia2.9% 1.2% 1.7%
North America and the Caribbean2% 0.3% 1.7%
Central and South America1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
No passport held7.8% 13.5% -5.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.1% 37.2% -21.1%
Christian45.9% 46.2% -0.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Muslim23.3% 6.5% 16.8%
Sikh6.2% 0.9% 5.3%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered3.9% 6.0% -2.1%

Safety

Is Raleigh Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raleigh Close was 97.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Raleigh Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 1406th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B21 8JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Raleigh Close are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Raleigh Close, Birmingham, B21 8JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for B21 8JY

Average Price
£226,562
Semi-Detached
£286,910
Terraced
£184,276
Detached
£353,851
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Raleigh Close

Average Price
£227,593
Semi-Detached
£259,540
Terraced
£198,783
Detached
£350,281
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Raleigh CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
64 Raleigh Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£58,7502020-02-11 £76,535
114 Raleigh Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£139,5002019-05-07 £183,812
118 Raleigh Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002017-06-16 £173,871
96 Raleigh Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£101,0002016-08-12 £151,575
114 Raleigh Close, Birmingham, West Midlands
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£90,0002013-07-19 £168,312
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B21 8JY

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in B21 8JY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee60
Retired28
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family24
Self-Employed19
Student (economically inactive)19
Other17
Unemployed16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Long-Term Sick or disabled5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Education10
Other9
Information and communication8
Administrative and support service activities8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing5
Construction3
Financial and insurance activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newtown Nursery School
Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS
4out of 4 4,606 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Brearley Nursery School
Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ
4out of 4 4,846 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX
3out of 4 5,051 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Sandwell Road , B21 8NH
3out of 4 752 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Wattville Primary School
Wattville Road , Handsworth B21 0DP
3out of 4 909 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Avenue Road , Handsworth B21 8ED
3out of 4 1,025 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Rookery School
Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY
3out of 4 1,428 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Galton Valley Primary School
Brasshouse Lane , B66 1BA
3out of 4 1,564 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John Wall Catholic School
Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH
3out of 4 731 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sandwell Academy
Halfords Lane , B71 4LG
4out of 4 810 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holyhead School
Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN
4out of 4 1,147 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 2,011 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL
4out of 4 2,173 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW
- not rated 2,507 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy
49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ
- not rated 4,183 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hamilton School
Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH
4out of 4 1,192 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
V.A.S.E Academy
Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA
- not rated 1,324 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sandwell Valley School
150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT
- not rated 1,525 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Myles Academy
Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD
- not rated 1,645 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Regis Academy
8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA
- not rated 1,864 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd152 Holyhead Road, Birmingham298 yd
McDonalds Restaurant152 Holyhead Road298 yd
West Bromwich Albion Football Club LtdThe Hawthorns, Halfords Lane551 yd
West Bromwich Albion KiosksWest Bromwich Albion Football, Halfords Lane551 yd
So Nice Caribbean Takeaway225 Sandwell Road, Birmingham604 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Royal OakThe Royal Oak, 171 Holyhead Road505 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chick King Fish Bar225 Holyhead Road, Birmingham298 yd
N and R Exotic Food Takeaway215 Holyhead Road, Birmingham373 yd
Ali baba Shawarma ltd183 Holyhead Road, Birmingham469 yd
Quality Pizza165 Holyhead Road, Birmingham505 yd
Pizza Go Go219 Sandwell Road, Birmingham604 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
West Bromwich Albion (The Hawthorns)
THE HAWTHORNS THE HAWTHORNS HALFORDS LANE
grass pitches557 yd
St John Wall Catholic School
OXHILL ROAD
757 yd
West Bromwich Albion Fc Academy
HALFORDS LANE
artificial grass pitch852 yd
Sandwell Academy
SANDWELL ACADEMY SANDWELL ACADEMY HALFORDS LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite890 yd
Holyhead School
Holyhead Road
artificial grass pitch, tennis courts1,042 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed146.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.