Green Leigh is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 5QL is located in the Sutton Vesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Leigh, Birmingham, B23 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B73 5BX, B23 5QP, B73 5BU, B23 5QN, B73 5BY, B23 5QR, B23 5LB, B73 5BT, B23 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 5QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 54.5% | 55% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 45% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 B23 5QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 45.9% | 45.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 38.3% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 37.1% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 49.2% | 13.4% | 33.6% | 15.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 27% | 18.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14.9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 35.5% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 84.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 92.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 92.4% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.5% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Leigh was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Leigh has the 37th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 557th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Green Leigh, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-08-29 | £67,858 |
| 1 Green Leigh, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-17 | £76,945 |
| 24 Green Leigh, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-08-22 | £48,678 |
| 32 Green Leigh, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-11-03 | £83,688 |
| 14 Green Leigh, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2023-02-07 | £55,395 |
B23 5QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Junior School Cofield Road , Boldmere B73 5SD | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery Cofield Road , B73 5SD | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath Streetly Road , Erdington B23 5JP | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The College High Specialist Arts School 395 College Road , Erdington B44 0HF | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,787 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 | 1,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Academy St Martins's Church Centre , 140 Witton Lodge Road B23 5AP | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspirations Independent School 81 Sutton Road , B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School 10 Sutton Road , Erdington B23 6QL | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 1,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAINDE BURGER | Unit 15, Mount Street Business Centre | 536 yd | |
| The Garden Room | Halls Garden Centre, 211 Chester Road | 620 yd | |
| Boldmere Bistro | Sutton Rose Care Home, St Michaels Road | 622 yd | |
| Boldmere Sports & Social Club | Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 775 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 394 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington Court Sports Club | Bowling Green Close, Birmingham | 247 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | Court Lane, Erdington | 253 yd | |
| The Leopard | Jerrys Lane, Birmingham | 671 yd | |
| Boldmere Oak | Boldmere Tap, 363 Boldmere Road | 805 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 294 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan'z Kebab House | 81 Flackwell Road, Birmingham | 623 yd | |
| Pizza e Pasta | 374 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 786 yd | |
| Yau | 367 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 865 yd | |
| Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away | 272 Highbridge Road, Birmingham | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans for Everyone | 177 Goosemoor Lane, Birmingham | 397 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 120 Boldmere Road, Birmingham | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erdington Court Sports Club BOWLING GREEN CLOSE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 138 yd |
| Boldmere St Michaels Football & Athletic Club Ltd CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Boldmere Junior School COFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Coldfield) GRAVELLY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Boldmere Sports And Social Club Boldmere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.