Avenue Road is in Erdington, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B23 6UY 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 Avenue Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B23 6XA, B23 6EL, B23 6DA, B23 6UX, B23 6EN, B23 6TJ, B23 6DS, B23 6UR, B23 6SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B23 6UY is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 41.4% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 58.6% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 6UY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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% | 60.9% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 17.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 29.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -18.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 24.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 1.0% | 14.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 65.1% | 57.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.3% 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% | 66.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 21.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 1.1% | -8.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 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% | 66.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 15.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3.4% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 121.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.4% lower than the Erdington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Road has the 60th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Erdington and the 1081st highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Avenue Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-22 | £284,784 |
| 7 Avenue Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-10-31 | £286,538 |
| 10 Avenue Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-06-16 | £232,748 |
| 15 Avenue Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2016-02-12 | £317,239 |
| 11 Avenue Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2015-10-19 | £253,156 |
B23 6UY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| 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 | 430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Nursery School Station Road , Erdington B23 6UB | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,714 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 | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne Primary School Osborne Road , Erdington B23 6TY | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Junior and Infant School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | - not rated | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 1,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,107 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 | 5,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,146 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 | 4,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,509 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 5,136 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 | 1out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School 290 Reservoir Road , Erdington B23 6DE | - not rated | 216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imedia School 85 Summer Road , Erdington B23 6UT | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathway To Success Independent School The Gardens , Erdington B23 6AG | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Academy New Horizon Academy , Erdington B23 6DY | - not rated | 427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of British Fast Food | 249A High Street, Erdington | 178 yd | |
| Red Couch | 234 High Street, Erdington | 207 yd | |
| Bulls Street Burgers | 282 High Street, Erdington | 207 yd | |
| Margaretka Bistro | 248 High Street, Erdington | 207 yd | |
| Slemani Restaurant (Sulaymaniyah) | 262 High Street, Erdington | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | New Inn, 71 Summer Road | 262 yd | |
| The Church Tavern | 196 High Street, Erdington | 355 yd | |
| Club Maragh | 197 High Street, Erdington | 370 yd | |
| Charlie Hall Public House | 49 Barnabas Road, Birmingham | 449 yd | |
| The Swan | 65 High Street, Erdington | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns | 11 Sutton New Road, Birmingham | 147 yd | |
| Food Revolution | 234A High Street, Erdington | 207 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 284 High Street, Erdington | 207 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 276 High Street, Erdington | 207 yd | |
| Greggs | 237 High Street, Erdington | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Queens Court, 312 Reservoir Road | 160 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 198 High Street, Erdington | 330 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Erdington | 330 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Central Square, Birmingham | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 43-48 New Street, Ladywood | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School GLENVILLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Jaffray Playing Fields Jaffray Road | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre (Closed) Mason Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Queensbury School WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Rookery Park ROLLASON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 879 yd |
| Highcroft Community Centre SLADE ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Erdington Leisure Centre HART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.