Stockwell Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B21 9RJ 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 Stockwell Road, Birmingham, B21 9RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B21 9RL, B21 9RQ, B21 9RG, B20 1BB, B20 2JH, B21 9RH, B21 8EP, B20 2JL, B21 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B21 9RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 54.8% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.2% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 42.5% | 38.9% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 43.9% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46.8% | 35.4% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 42% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 9RJ this area, 34% 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 | 23.6% | 34% | 10.4% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 23.4% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 15.4% | 4.3% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21% 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 | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 22.1% | 27.9% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 24.8% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 31.7% | 21% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -60.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
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 | 60.1% | 49.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 18.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 22.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% 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 | 58.9% | 48.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 26.2% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.4% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 19.7% | 0.9% | 18.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockwell Road was 197.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stockwell Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 533rd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Stockwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-03-25 | £96,006 |
| 80 Stockwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-06 | £197,346 |
| 24 Stockwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-07-08 | £142,214 |
| 42 Stockwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-02-25 | £98,618 |
| 10 Stockwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-11-26 | £185,320 |
The percentage of student residents living in B21 9RJ 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 | 70 |
| Other | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,186 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 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookery School Rookery Road , Handsworth B21 9PY | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Murdoch Primary School Antrobus Road , Handsworth B21 9NT | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Sandwell Road , B21 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,766 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 | 3,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,064 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 | 5,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 4,674 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 | 1,129 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,938 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 2 yd | |
| Fika Moment | 56 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 167 yd | |
| Shaorma BBX | 101A Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 170 yd | |
| Handsworth Jerk Centre | 1 Headingley Road, Birmingham | 183 yd | |
| Chicken Hut UK | 226 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 238 yd | |
| The Grove Bar | Flat Above, The Grove, 279 Grove Lane | 490 yd | |
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram's Dhaba | 84 Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 138 yd | |
| Jam-Gam Takeaway | 101C Oxhill Road, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| Minhs Chinese Takeaway | 26 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 268 yd | |
| Omni Sweet Centre | 10 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 268 yd | |
| Niceness Jerk and Grill | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uk Zabka | 296 Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 276 yd | |
| One Stop Supermarket | 231A Rookery Road, Handsworth Wood | 478 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Road Community Sports Centre SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LAUREL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 337 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 357 yd | |
| Rookery School ROOKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Springfield Tennis And Squash Club KILBYS GROVE | squash courts, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| St John Wall Catholic School OXHILL ROAD | 902 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.