Golds Hill Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 9DG is located in the Handsworth 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 Golds Hill Road, Birmingham, B21 9DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 9DH, B21 9BT, B21 9BS, B21 9DJ, B21 9DP, B21 9DF, B21 9DE, B21 9ST, B21 9BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 9DG is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 46.8% | 46.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 9DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 44.5% | 45.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 41.1% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.1% | 48.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 10.8% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 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 9DG this area, 47.5% 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 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 47.5% | 7.7% | 18.2% | 29.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.8% 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 | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 19.5% | 28.9% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 35.9% | 30.6% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 27.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 13.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -78.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 57.1% | 50.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 14.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.6% | 31.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 25.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 56.3% | 50.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 30.3% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 3% | -24.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.2% | 37.2% | -32.0% |
| Christian | 18.9% | 46.2% | -27.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 48% | 6.5% | 41.5% |
| Sikh | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golds Hill Road was 146.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golds Hill Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 859th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Golds Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2023-04-20 | £209,616 |
| 7 Golds Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-01 | £207,154 |
| 15 Golds Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2004-09-23 | £87,144 |
B21 9DG area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% 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 9DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Unemployed | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Other | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,431 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 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 2out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 3out of 4 | 704 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 | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nishkam High School Great King Street North , B19 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,957 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 | 2,477 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 | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 4,760 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 | 3,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakodar Sweets & Snacks | 112 Soho Road, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| Peppers City Takeout | 102 Soho Road, Birmingham | 110 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 135 Soho Road, Birmingham | 164 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 119 Soho Road, Birmingham | 164 yd | |
| Shambhala Village | 87 Soho Road, Birmingham | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 498 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 553 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 617 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 667 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point | 127 Soho Road, Birmingham | 164 yd | |
| Spices Fast Food | Ground Floor, 143 Soho Road | 164 yd | |
| Chicken.Com | 156 Soho Road, Birmingham | 249 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 191 Soho Road, Birmingham | 252 yd | |
| Soho Sweets and Bakers | 165 Soho Road, Birmingham | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 241 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 252 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 340 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 477 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 367 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 601 yd | |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 1,086 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.