Haywards Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 6PS is located in the Stockland Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haywards Close, Birmingham, B23 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 6PR, B23 6HB, B23 6PP, B23 6EY, B23 6HD, B23 6EZ, B23 6JA, B23 6HE, B23 6HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B23 6PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 41.6% | 42.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 40.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 51.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 25.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 21.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 12.8% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 10.9% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 63.6% | 50.7% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 85.1% | 66.2% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 65.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.7% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 3.6% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haywards Close was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Gravelly Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haywards Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Gravelly Hill and the 1310th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Haywards Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2023-09-07 | £230,798 |
| 15 Haywards Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2022-06-29 | £132,723 |
| 31 Haywards Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-03 | £142,154 |
| 53 Haywards Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2021-08-06 | £121,159 |
| 55 Haywards Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,950 | 2020-10-16 | £148,318 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School Glenville Drive , B23 6PR | 3out of 4 | 120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Farm Primary School Tedbury Crescent , Erdington B23 5NS | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Sutton Road , Erdington B23 5XA | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,180 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 | 5,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,231 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 | 4,527 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathway To Success Independent School The Gardens , Erdington B23 6AG | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | 1out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | - not rated | 581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seavers Fish and Chips | 320 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Delicacy | 4 Short Heath Road, Birmingham | 642 yd | |
| Stockland Cafe | 504 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 677 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, 93 Station Road | 724 yd | |
| Cerbul De Aur | 58-64 Gravelly Lane, Erdington | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 1 Marsh Lane | 535 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 685 yd | |
| Red Lion | Station Road, Erdington | 724 yd | |
| Club Maragh | 197 High Street, Erdington | 910 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China chef chinese take away | 135 Short Heath Road, Birmingham | 492 yd | |
| Jerk Shack - Birmingham | 320 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 500 yd | |
| Stockland Balti | 332 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 322 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| Subway | 328-330 Marsh Lane, Birmingham | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Supermarket | 517-517A Slade Road, Stockland Green | 602 yd | |
| Samra Superstore | 521-523 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 602 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 736 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 891 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Action Indoor Sports (Birmingham) ACTION INDOOR SPORTS ACTION INDOOR SPORTS MARSH HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 75.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.8% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.