Gravelly Hill North is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 6BJ is located in the Gravelly Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gravelly Hill North, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 6BA, B23 6AZ, B23 6BB, B24 8AP, B23 6DS, B23 6AX, B24 8AN, B24 8AR, B24 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 6BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 48.6% | 53.7% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.3% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 6BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 51.8% | 64.2% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 15.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 44.9% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 12.6% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3.3% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.2% | 18.1% | -16.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 38.5% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.1% 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 | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 65.1% | 49.1% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -32.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 72.7% | 63.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 63.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16.7% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 2.3% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravelly Hill North was 830.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 560.3% higher than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gravelly Hill North has the highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 39th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 344.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 12 Queens Court, 157 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2026-02-13 | £78,000 |
| Apartment 12 Queens Court, 157 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2026-02-13 | £78,000 |
| Apartment 15 Queens Court, 157 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-18 | £120,226 |
| Apartment 24 Queens Court, 149 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-11-11 | £110,055 |
| Apartment 8 Queens Court, 157 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-11-16 | £85,952 |
The percentage of student residents living in B23 6BJ 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 | 51 |
| Other | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | - not rated | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Primary School Glenville Drive , B23 6PR | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,198 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 | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,841 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 | 4,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 4,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | - not rated | 211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | 1out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathway To Success Independent School The Gardens , Erdington B23 6AG | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virtual College Jeffray Building , Fentham Road B23 6AB | - not rated | 361 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise School 67 Hunton Road , Erdington B23 6AJ | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Chef | 144 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham | 109 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 154 Gravelly Hill North, Birmingham | 150 yd | |
| Erdington Community Meals | Erdington Baptist Church, Wood End Road | 254 yd | |
| Spice lounge | 14 Wood End Road, Birmingham | 254 yd | |
| Red Couch | 234 High Street, Erdington | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church Tavern | 196 High Street, Erdington | 486 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 534 yd | |
| Club Maragh | 197 High Street, Erdington | 546 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 653 yd | |
| Hollywood Social Club | 50 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 11 Sutton New Road, Birmingham | 246 yd | |
| Erdington Foodbank | Erdington Baptist Church, Wood End Road | 254 yd | |
| Island Spice Caribbean Takeaway Ltd | 4A Wood End Road, Birmingham | 254 yd | |
| Food Revolution | 234A High Street, Erdington | 269 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 284 High Street, Erdington | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 146 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 447 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 447 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 701 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 146 High Street, Erdington | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffray Playing Fields Jaffray Road | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Erdington Academy KINGSBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.9% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.