Branksome Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 9EU 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 Branksome Avenue, Birmingham, B21 9EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 9EX, B21 9EN, B21 9DT, B21 9DU, B21 9ES, B21 9EP, B21 9DX, B21 9LW, B21 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B21 9EU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 42% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 46.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 43% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 38.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 9EU this area, 34.9% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 34.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 20.2% | 12.4% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 18.8% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 13.6% | 4.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.2% 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 | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 33.3% | 20.6% | -12.7% | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Pakistani | 25.7% | 44.1% | 18.4% | 2.7% | 41.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -73.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 52.7% | 60.3% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35% | 30.1% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 24.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 60.5% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 25.5% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 3.5% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 5.3% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 11.5% | 1.2% | 10.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 10.8% | 46.2% | -35.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 58.7% | 6.5% | 52.2% |
| Sikh | 15.1% | 0.9% | 14.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branksome Avenue was 371.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Branksome Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 161st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 233.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Branksome Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-08-06 | £91,171 |
| 12 Branksome Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-03-18 | £167,331 |
| 30 Branksome Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-02-24 | £182,799 |
| 11 Branksome Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-05-22 | £150,751 |
| 30 Branksome Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2019-07-30 | £179,676 |
B21 9EU area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 9EU 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Unemployed | 40 |
| Other | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,565 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 | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Infant and Nursery School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9HB | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Junior School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Boulton Boulton Road , B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton Community Primary School Boulton Road , B21 0RE | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 1,015 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 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,940 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 | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | - not rated | 943 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, 3B Business Village , Alexandra Road B21 0PD | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Restaurant | 19-21 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 88 yd | |
| Lawa's Food | 44 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 109 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 48 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 109 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 146 Soho Road, Birmingham | 123 yd | |
| Veggie Feast | 138 Soho Road, Birmingham | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 266 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 386 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 687 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 717 yd | |
| Soho Tavern | Soho Tavern, 407 Park Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken.Com | 156 Soho Road, Birmingham | 124 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 191 Soho Road, Birmingham | 180 yd | |
| Soho Sweets and Bakers | 165 Soho Road, Birmingham | 180 yd | |
| Barfia Birmingham | Unit 1 Inside Badial Department Store, 196 Soho Road | 259 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Bar | 98 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 123 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 180 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 266 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 293 yd | |
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 123 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Body Sculpture (Closed) Bill House Bill House Soho Hill | 847 yd | |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Holyhead School Holyhead Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.