Chantry Road is in Handsworth, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 9JB 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 Chantry Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 9HY, B21 9HG, B21 9JA, B21 9HE, B21 9HH, B21 9HF, B21 9HA, B21 9JD, B21 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B21 9JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 54% | 50.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 39.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 44.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46% | 49.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 9JB this area, 37.7% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 37.7% | 15.9% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 11.3% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 19% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 19.3% | 6.9% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.7% 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 | 10.6% | 20.1% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 19.0% |
| Indian | 43.1% | 34% | -9.1% | 3.1% | 30.9% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -71.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 53.1% | 49.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.3% | 31.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 26.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% 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 | 53.1% | 49.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 23.6% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 6.4% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.3% | 37.2% | -33.9% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 38% | 6.5% | 31.5% |
| Sikh | 17% | 0.9% | 16.1% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chantry Road was 205.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chantry Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 471st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Chantry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-11-21 | £150,297 |
| 70 Chantry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £163,779 | 2025-11-21 | £164,103 |
| 56 Chantry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-06-02 | £163,887 |
| 16 Chantry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2025-03-19 | £154,305 |
| 24 Chantry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-05-26 | £164,919 |
The percentage of student residents living in B21 9JB 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 | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Infant and Nursery School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9HB | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Junior School Dawson Road , Handsworth B21 9HB | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilkes Green Infant School (NC) Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 370 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 | 254 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' School Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,895 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,214 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 | 3,788 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,953 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 | - not rated | 755 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, 3B Business Village , Alexandra Road B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 1,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawa's Food | 44 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 250 yd | |
| DFC Chicken | 48 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 250 yd | |
| Sara Restaurant | 19-21 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 383 yd | |
| Karak Chaii Soho Road | 250 - 252 Soho Road, Birmingham | 419 yd | |
| Handsworth Wellbeing Centre | Handsworth Leisure Centre, Holly Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 404 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 471 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 704 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 1,023 yd | |
| The Black Eagle | 16 Factory Road, Birmingham | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thieng Le | 93A Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 126 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Bar | 98 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 137 yd | |
| Grove Lane Fish Shop | Flat, 98 Grove Lane | 137 yd | |
| Smash & Ice | 110 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 138 yd | |
| Milan Sweet Centre | 238 Soho Road, Birmingham | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarwar Food Store/ATTOCK/DM | 122 Grove Lane, Lozells And East Handsworth | 144 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 404 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 140 Soho Road, Birmingham | 474 yd | |
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 504 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Grammar School GROVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 258 yd |
| Handsworth Leisure Centre HOLLY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Oaklands Young Peoples Centre OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CENTRE OAKLAND ROAD | 712 yd | |
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 885 yd | |
| King Edward Vi Handsworth School ROSE HILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 924 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 | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.