Hawthorn Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 5NQ is located in the Erdington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Close, Birmingham, B23 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 5RA, B23 5RL, B23 5SD, B23 5PW, B23 5WJ, B73 5TW, B23 5SB, B23 5PR, B23 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B23 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.8% | 33% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 51% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 52.7% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 29.8% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 16.2% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 40.9% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.6% | 58.7% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 85.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 85.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Close was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Close has the 60th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 1020th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hawthorn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-07-25 | £197,488 |
| 11 Hawthorn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-27 | £192,859 |
| 21 Hawthorn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2025-01-17 | £199,165 |
| 33 Hawthorn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-04 | £199,461 |
| 31 Hawthorn Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-04 | £199,461 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green Primary School Green Lanes , B73 5JL | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School Sutton Road , B23 6QL | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood School Rowden Drive , Erdington B23 5UL | - not rated | 588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 1,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Restaurant | 28 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 139 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 394 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 346 yd | |
| Boldmere Sports & Social Club | Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 403 yd | |
| Pane & Vino | 170 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 455 yd | |
| Restaurant 184 | 184 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose And Crown | 294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 152 yd | |
| ROSEY MACS PHS LTD | The Rose And Crown, 294 Gravelly Lane | 198 yd | |
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 400 yd | |
| Erdington Court Sports Club | Bowling Green Close, Birmingham | 639 yd | |
| The Leopard | Jerrys Lane, Birmingham | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yau | 367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 365 yd | |
| Pizza e Pasta | 374 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 368 yd | |
| The Honeypot Jamaican Takeaway | 181 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 500 yd | |
| Gravelly Chippy | 193 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 504 yd | |
| Chester House Chinese Takeaway | 706 Chester Road, Erdington | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans for Everyone | 177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 393 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 346 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 930 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative | 443-447 Birmingham Road, Sutton New Hall | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 183 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 690 yd |
| Wylde Green Primary School GREEN LANES | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 781 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.